Analysis of Risk Management Implementation in Paliwara Landslide Mitigation Project in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency of South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia

Abstract

The Paliwara Landslide Mitigation Project in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency of South Kalimantan Province is dealing with many risks that potentially able to delay project objectives achievement. The analysis in this study aims to identify key risks in the project and to evaluate these risks management using a standard of AS/NZS 4360:2004 as the management framework. Research methodology applied in this study was descriptive qualitative method, by reviewing secondary project data such as progress report, Show Cause Meeting (SCM) documentation, and implementation timeline. Result of risk identification are able to identify ten key risks including weak project management, extreme weather (heavy rainfall), remote project locations that delayed the material supply to worksite, and potential for subsequent landslides. According to the probability and impact assessment, there were two risks were classified as very high level (poor project management and disruption due to extreme weather), while one risk was classified as high level (the geotechnical risk of subsequent landslide). Meanwhile, the remaining risks were classified as moderate to low level. Mitigation strategies directed to have focus on risks with high level including strengthening project management and coordination, adapting schedule to the weather condition and implementing technical measures to stabilize slopes. This study demonstrates the importance of proactively implementing risk management for road infrastructure construction project, in particular for those projects with challenging natural and site condition to prevent future project failures.