PROJECT CHARTER

PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
1.0 Name The Building of a Community Center at Road North Eastern
Settlement in Sangre Grande
1.1 Stakeholder Project Sponsor:
• Ministry of the People and Social Development
Customers:
• Glen Ramadarsingh (Minister in the Ministry of the
People and Social Development)
• Sangre Grande Regional Corporation
• Industry of business associations
• Public and private schools
• College, university and trade schools
• Residence

Contractors:
• Diamond Construction Company
Project Team and Project Manager

1.2 Project Manager Project Manager: Wayne Ferreira

Assistant Project Manager: Claire Wheeler
1.3 Email address Clairewheeler496@gmail.com
and/or Website
1.4 Project Team Camille Brathwaite, Stacey O’Neil

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.0 Goal Statement To construct a community centre with the following
dimensions 61Ft in Length and 30Ft in Width at Road #1
North Eastern Settlement, Sangre Grande. Completion of
the project must be achieved by August 15, 2013.
2.1 Description and or The Ministry of the People and Social Development has
Background identified the community of Road #1 North Eastern
Settlement as an at risk community since there have been
an increase in crime and lawlessness with the youths of this
community. Road #1 North Eastern Settlement is a
community that has 75% of its population between the
ages of 12 thru 35. It has been acknowledged that there
are no training or recreational facilities available for the
youths to be able to receive life training skills.
2.2 Objectives The community center will be built to serve the social and
educational needs of the community. There is a need for a
centralized location where adult training programs,
community events, home work/computer center and
private functions can be held.

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 PROJECT DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)
2.3 Scope To coordinate the construction of a Community Center at
Road #1 North Eastern Settlement and to oversee and
recommend on all aspects from partnership, funding
arrangement, construction and completion. Upon
completion project should include the following as
described below and in detailed in Appendix I:
• Landscaping
• Foundation with poured concrete and concrete blocks
• Main building (brick)
• Asphalt paved parking for 15 cars

2.4 Deliverables • see Section 2.3 and Appendix I

• Air conditioning, landscaping, finish work, including
inside and exterior doors, interior cabinetry and
cabinetry hardware, bathroom fixtures, kitchen
appliances, counter tops, backsplash material and
flooring will be selected by contractor grade one
quality option.
• Lighting fixtures

2.5 Schedule Start Date: February 1, 2013

End Date: August 15, 2013
2.6 Time Reporting Progress reports will be prepared on a weekly basis
Status reports will be prepared every month

COST ESTIMATE
3.0 Costing Estimated cost 3.5 million dollars (TTD)

MILESTONES
4.0 Progress Milestones As described in Section 2.3 completion of the project must
be achieved by August 15, 2013. Progress milestones
associated with this project are as follows:
January 15, 2013 1. Building permit approved
January 25, 2013 2. Site preparation and clearing complete
February 1, 2013 3. Foundation excavation complete
February 15, 2013 4. Foundation set and poured,
March 28, 2013 5. Block construction complete
April 25, 2013 6. Roof complete
May 2, 2013 7. Interior plumbing complete
May 2, 2013 8. Exterior plumbing complete
May 2, 2013 9. exterior wiring complete
May 16, 2013 10.Interior wiring complete
June 6, 2013 11.Air conditioning complete
June 6, 2013 12.Landscape and parking area complete
June 21, 2013 13.Exterior finish complete
July 15, 2013 14.Exterior finish complete
July 30, 2013 15.Site visit
August 5, 2013 16.Certificate of Occupancy granted
August 15, 2013 17.Acceptance review and key turnover complete
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 ASSUMPTIONS, CONSTRAINTS, DEPENDENCIES, IMPACTS AND RISK
5.0 Assumptions 1. The land will be acquired by the Ministry of the People
and Social Development
2. Project will be completed within time, scope, quality and
budget

6.0 Constraints 1. Town and Country has disapproved the construction of

septic tanks on this facility. The necessary approvals
from the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) will have
to be acquired in order to connect to the sewer system.
2. If funding is not released on time it will affect the
completion of the project
3. Inclement weather
4. Increase in cost of construction materials
5. Stakeholder involvement

7.0 Risks 1. Theft of materials

2. Vandalization of construction site
3. Noise pollution

Name/Signatures Roles and Responsibility

Wayne Ferreira Project Manager
Claire Wheeler Assistant Project Manager
Camille Brathwaite Quality Assurance Officer
Stacey O’Neil Administrative Assistant

We agree that this is a viable project. We authorize the beginning of the Project
Planning Stage.

Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
Project Sponsor Senior Manager

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 APPENDIX I

1. Auditorium 61ft L X 30ftW

2. Toilet facilities for both male and female
3. 1 furnish kitchen 12ft L X 10 ft W
4. Raised stage 19ft length x 10ft w - raised 8-10” off the ground
5. 2 multi-purpose rooms 12 ft L X 10ft W and 10ft L X 10ft W
6. Air conditioning
7. Paved parking for 15 cars
8. Landscaping
9. Office

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