FACTORS AFFECTING WATER RETICULATION PROJECT DELIVERY IN OKIGWE ZONE IMO STATE, NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL PERSPECTIVE
FACTORS AFFECTING WATER RETICULATION PROJECT DELIVERY IN OKIGWE ZONE IMO STATE, NIGERIA: AN EMPIRICAL PERSPECTIVE

Summary/Abstract: The study was conducted to examine the factors affecting water reticulation project delivery in Okigwe Zone of Imo State, Nigeria. Okigwe Zone was selected as the area of study because in spite of many water projects invested at the area, the accessibility of clean water is only 40.7% because of its topography. The study specifically ought to determine the various significant factors affecting water reticulation project delivery in the area. The study is a descriptive survey with questionnaire administered to 101 respondents who are professionals ranging from Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Civil/Water Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. Descriptive statistical methods including frequencies and percentages were used as qualitative analytical techniques. For quantitative data, logistic regression model was used to determine the factors. The collected data were analysed using SPSS software version 21. The study revealed that there is significant effect of the collective factors on water reticulation project delivery, factors such as topography, political will, infrastructural expansions, realistic scheduling systems etc. However it is of great importance to note that topography is a serious challenge to water reticulation project delivery in Okigwe Zone, such that it creates barriers to pipeline distribution networks and gravity flow in some areas of the zone. The study recommends that there is need to incorporate Artificial Intelligence and smart systems project monitoring to water reticulation projects in the area; and qualified project professionals and contractors with project management field experience should be used for water reticulation projects

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