ZIELONA GORA MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The project considers a part financing of small and medium investment schemes in the City of Zielona Gora, relating mainly to the road infrastructure, cultural and recreational facilities.

The project is a multi-scheme multi-sector framework loan to finance the strategic investments of Zielona Gora, as included in the three-year rolling annex to the municipal budget. Schemes are expected to be in the fields of transport and local roads modernisation, enhancement of energy efficiency (street lighting and public buildings), education facilities, cultural and historical heritage, recreational infrastructure and public buildings rehabilitation.

The promoter will be required to implement this Framework Loan in compliance with EU environmental legislation. The Bank will request to be informed of the actions/decisions taken by the Promoter and the Competent Authorities on the necessity of undertaking an EIA and on the impact on biodiversity of the schemes to be financed. All the relevant projects’ key documents will be published in line with the Bank’s procedures.

EU Directives on procurement (2004/18/EC and 2004/17/EC) have been transposed into the national legislation. The Promoter will be required to organize the tenders in compliance with EU requirements. Application of EU procedures for the tender of contracts will be reviewed by the Bank’s services during appraisal, allocation and monitoring.