question archive APPENDIX- HIGHWAY LIGHTS AND CO
APPENDIX- HIGHWAY LIGHTS AND CO
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APPENDIX- HIGHWAY LIGHTS AND CO. SCENARIO 1. Provide a schedule for your project. You may choose to using a simple table or Gantt chart software such as MS Project. You need to include: ? Unique identifier for each row (task/phase/milestone) ? Phases ? Descriptive task names ? Milestones ? Duration and effort ? Start and end dates ? Resources
2.Provide a critical path analysis for your project. Describe how it helped you make decisions on your schedule.
3.Discuss how you will communicate the project schedule to your stakeholders.
Project Scenario The Nepean Highway in Melbourne is a road that stretches 95.1km and is the primary road route to central Melbourne from Melbourne's southern suburbs. It has been identified that some of the traffic lights on the Nepean Highway are playing up. For the safety of all road users, especially at night, the lights need to be checked and replaced if necessary. You are a Project Manager at 'Highway Lights and Co.', and have been tasked with managing this project.
Project Duration: This project needs to be completed within one year. They also want minimal disruptions to traffic, especially during peak hours.
Budget and Payments: You are asked to stay within your budget of $1.8 million dollars, but the Government has requested that total costs are minimised. This includes both physical and human resources. Payments will be based on total cost for the project. Milestone payments will be made for each stage completed
Key Deliverables ? Upgrade the 59 sets traffic lights on the Nepean Highway within the next 12 months ? Upgraded traffic lights will meet stringent quality standards and not need to be upgraded for at least the next 10 years ? The traffic lights will have reduced failure rate compared to the existing lights ? Report (and if possible Improve) any other road safety concerns where possible.
Communication Your trainer/assessor will assume the role of "Ms/Mr Orange" who is the director of road safety strategy at VicRoads (your client) and will be the key contact person that you will be communicating with. * For slightly more information regarding traffic lights, you can refer to the brochure located in the appendix as well as research the internet.
