Statement of Work and Plan [Community Fishing Pond]

Last Revised: [9/15/21]

[Community Fishing Pond] Statement of

Work
Project Manager: [Evan Watkins]
Sponsor: [Az Game and Fish Dept.]

Revision History
Revision date Revised by Approved by Description of change
10/1/21 Evan Watkins Evan Watkins Purpose and Context Revised
10/1/21 Evan Watkins Evan Watkins Revisions to Quality Criteria

Purpose and Context

The Purpose of this project is to bring the great outdoors to suburban

neighborhoods and allow the youth to be able to experience the sport of fishing
close to their home. This will allow people of all ages to get outside and learn how
to fish as well as fish within close proximity to their home with out needing to
drive hours to a natural lake or pond. It will also create a nice park for children to
play outside and picnic areas will be provided to eat outside.

Phases or Timeline

Phase 1: Selecting a spot for the pond

Phase 2: Gathering building permits

Phase 3: Constructing the pond

Phase 4: Filling the pond with water

Phase 5: Adding a variety of fish

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Work to Be Performed
All project tasks

Task description Who is responsible Due date

1. Selection of building spot for the pond Project Manager 9/10/21

2. Acquiring building permits from city Project team 10/15/21

government

3. Starting construction on pond Contractors 11/20/21

4. Filling pond with water Contractors 1/20/22

5. Adding fish to pond Arizona Game and Fish 2/20/22

6. Grand opening celebration Project Manager 2/28/22

Out of scope activities that are critical to the success of the project

1. Adding Water Features like fountains to the pond

2. Providing Picnic Ramadas and Sun Shade

3. Water vehicle use

4. Swimming or water play area

Deliverables & Quality Criteria

Deliverable Name Due Date Quality Criteria

Pond Location 9/10/21 Must be built in a suitable area with easy

access for all ages as well as have plenty of
shade such as trees.

Building Permits 10/15/21 Pond must be legal in order to build, so we

will research legal qualifications

Finding Contractors 11/1/21 Quality Contractors with experience and

good performance history

Construction begins 11/20/21 Must start building this date, as well as keep
on schedule of work to be performed

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Deliverable Name Due Date Quality Criteria

Completion of 1/15/22 Pond hole complete, and meets

Construction on requirements needed before water is added
pond such as depth.

Fill pond with water 1/20/22 Pond must be filled up with water that
passes a water quality test

Stocking fish 2/20/22 Pond must be fully stocked with fish of

different sorts and they must survive.

Grand 2/28/22 Pond opens with large attendance

opening/completion

Risk Analysis

Risk Impact Mitigation Plan(s)

Contractor selection Delay of project Research into reliable

contractors

Construction of pond Delay/failure of project Thorough research of pond

location and requirements

Stocking fish Survival of fish Research into high

survivability fish species
Filling pond with
water Delay of opening Research into proper water
chemistry and treatments

Abiding by local laws Delay of project Research and consulting local

law experts

Weather Delay of construction Reviewing Future weather

forecasts

Popularity of pond Little attendance at Advertise and provide park

pond amenities

Accessibility Pond not being used Ensure easy access to pond

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Measures of Success
The project will be judged complete and successful by
1. Construction being completed
2. Pond being filled with water
3. Fish being added and surviving
4. People using the pond
5. Game and fish department support it
6. Everyone is happy with the ponds completion

Stakeholder Analysis
Name & Role Major Responsibility or Contribution
[City of Gilbert] Approval of building permits
Customer
[Arizona Game and Approval and continuous stocking of fish throughout the
Fish] pond’s lifetime
Sponsor
[Evan Watkins] Overseeing the projects deliverables and completion
Management progress
[John Smith] Research into pond requirements as well as local
Team regulations

Assumptions

Assumption: The weather will be fine throughout construction

Impact if assumption is incorrect: The project will be delayed
Assumption: The fish will easily survive being stocked into the pond
Impact if assumption is incorrect: Fish will die, and project will have to be delayed
Assumption: There are no local restrictions on building regulations
Impact if assumption is incorrect: Delay/failure of project

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Assumption: Game and fish department will be willing to stock it.

Impact if assumption is incorrect: Fish do not get stocked and delay of project

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