A study on project management in the local scenario, case study : Marsaxlokk regeneration project

Abstract

The aim of this research is to identify the process on how regenerated projects are carried out in already developed or still developing villages, towns or cities in the local scenario, by taking the Marsaxlokk Regeneration Project as a case study. It will be looking at the technical aspects of the project that is related to the technology used and the physical environment, scope and resources, quality, cost and time. Apart from looking at the technical aspects of the project, the study also goes into detail about the non-technical aspects of the project, also referred to as the cultural aspects, that is related to people (knowledge, skills, values), systems (work methods, procedures), organisational structure (levels of authority, communication), stakeholders, and general public, amongst many others. The research of this study is carried out by conducting an interview with a representative from the Office of the Prime Minister: Energy and Projects, who are responsible for overseeing the completion of the Marsaxlokk Regeneration Project. A survey was also conducted with the largest stakeholder, who will be affected by the implementation of this project: the residents of Marsaxlokk. The findings of these two research methods give a clear picture of how the project is being carried out and how attention is given to stakeholders. The results of the survey give the reader the opportunity to find out how stakeholders such as the residents (in this particular case), think and feel about such a complex and unique project that is under implementation. From the research findings, one can conclude that the Marsaxlokk Regeneration Project is on course of becoming a successful implemented project by reaching the main objectives and scope of the project as set out at the beginning and at the same time getting approval of stakeholders. This implies that other similar projects that might be planned for implementation in the future can use the Marsaxlokk Regeneration Project as a ‘template’ to carry out the its implementation.