Project description
and objectives:
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The proposed project consists of a EUR 10 million senior loan to the City of
Pula, the largest city in Istria with population of 60,000, for upgrades of
the sewerage network as follows:
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priority investments in upgrading and extending the sewage network vital for
reducing pollution in Pula harbour
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improvements in the existing primary WWTP, in advance of siting and
construction of a new mechanical/biological WWTP
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Transition
impact:
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The proposed project is expected to provide transition impact through the
following:
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Conducting the merger of water and sewage operation (currently separated)
under the management of one company,
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Improved commercialisation and corporate governance of the merged municipal
water company,
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Preparation for accessing EU/IPA grant funds through efficient project
preparation/ implementation
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The client:
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The City of Pula, population of around 60,000.
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EBRD
finance:
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The EBRD is expected to provide a long-term senior loan of approximately EUR
13 million to the City.
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Total project cost:
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The proposed project is expected to cost approximately EUR 24.7 million.
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Environmental impact:
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The project has been screened B/1.
The wastewater treatment plant will not exceed the capacity of 150,000 PE
(actually it will be approx. 100,000 PE), therefore according to 2003 EBRD
Environmental Policy it is not required the project to be screened “A”.
This project presents significant environmental opportunities to reduce
pollution of Adriatic Sea. The environmental due diligence which has been
carried out for this project has assessed its ability to bring effluent into
compliance with applicable Croatian and EU environmental standards in the
appropriate timeframes.
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Technical
cooperation:
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The consultants funded under the Framework for Technical Assistance to
Croatian Municipalities (Funded by the Government of Netherlands) will assist
in project preparation and implementation, as follows:
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Pre-signing and implementation phase (EUR 180,000) - Feasibility study for the
Pula sewage network and WWTP Investment Programme and preparation of merger
strategy for sewage and water supply operations, and assisting in execution of
the merger of water and wastewater services and identification and preparation
of applications/submissions for grant co-financing
For consultant opportunities for projects financed by technical cooperation
funds, visit procurement
of consultants.
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EBRD contact:
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Arthur Schankler, Operation Leader: schankla@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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