Project description
and objectives:
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Proposed project for the rehabilitation of priority road links throughout Serbia, including Corridor X, together with various measures aimed at restructuring the sector. The overall objective of this project is to clear the backlog in road maintenance, through a major programme of road rehabilitation and to provide assistance with the restructuring of the roads sector. The proceeds of the loan will be used to finance a programme of road rehabilitation.
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Transition
impact:
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The Project will contribute to the transition process by:
- Ensuring access to markets through a programme of rehabilitation of the main road network;
- Ensuring a sustainable flow of funds to the roads sector to meet annual road maintenance needs;
- Establishing effective methods and tools for road sector planning; and
- Supporting a new Roads Law.
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The client:
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The Roads Directorate in the Republic of Serbia: a State-owned organisation, responsible for the execution of the roads programme.
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EBRD
finance:
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The EBRD will provide a sovereign loan of €76 million. Parallel financing is being provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in an amount of €95 million. The Roads Directorate will contribute €25.4 million. Technical co-operation funds are also being provided (see below).
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Total project cost:
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€197.4 million.
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Environmental impact:
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The project was screened B/0 and an environmental analysis, including a site visit by an environmental specialist from the Bank, was undertaken. The analysis revealed that there are no significant environmental issues associated with the operation. Limited noise, worker safety, dust/air quality issues may arise during construction and mitigation measures to address these impacts will be included in tender documents. Road accidents in Serbia are considerably higher than EU countries and the rehabilitation programme will lead to improved safety on the road network. The project will meet relevant EU and national environmental requirements. The project requires an environmental specialist to be appointed to the Roads Directorate.
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Technical
cooperation:
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The European Agency for Reconstruction (EAR) will finance support for project implementation, in an amount of €1 million. The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) will provide assistance with Road Planning in an amount of €0.5 million.
For consultant opportunities for projects financed by technical cooperation
funds, visit procurement
of consultants.
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EBRD contact:
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Lin O'Grady, Operation Leader: ogradyl@ebrd.com
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Procurement or tendering
opportunities:
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Visit EBRD Procurement
Enquiries: Tel: +44 20 7338 6794; Fax: +44 20 7338 7472, Email: procurement@ebrd.com
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General
enquiries:
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EBRD project enquiries not related to procurement:
Tel: +44 20 7338 7168; Fax: +44 20 7338 7380
Email: projectenquiries@ebrd.com
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