| Abstrakt: |
The inadequacy of infrastructure projects in the municipal sector across South Africa has escalated because of various factors. This study aims to uncover the underlying causes of infrastructure project failures in municipalities, the critical success factors for addressing these failures, and the consequences of these failures. A quantitative research approach was employed, which utilized survey questionnaires developed through a literature review as the foundation. The questionnaires were administered using Microsoft Forms (Internet Survey), and participants were requested to complete the survey online to offer their perspectives on project failures within the municipal environment, with a focus on the local municipalities in Gauteng Province. The results indicated that contractors were the primary cause of project failure in municipalities, and that cash flows and inaccurate costing during the tender stage were the primary factors leading to contractor failure to execute projects. This was also linked to client failures, where awarding the project to the lowest bidder resulted in project failure. Municipalities must ensure that comprehensive due diligence and screening of contractors' financial viability are conducted before tenders are awarded. The analysis revealed that the contractor's ability to deliver quality work is the most critical success factor, followed by the development of a realistic project budget. It was also identified that cost overrun, loss of grant funds, and time overrun were the top three consequences of project failure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
