WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT IN GUAYAQUIL

The project concerns the construction of a wastewater treatment plant, associated pumping stations and a limited number of major sewage collectors for the southern part of the city of Guayaquil. The project also includes the installation of around 30,000 wastewater house connections and the rehabilitation of 41 km of main sewers in the La Chala area.

The project will contribute to improving water quality, restoring the landscape and protecting biodiversity, improving sanitation and health conditions, and finally to achieving 100% connection to the sewer system. Improved sanitation conditions and water bodies' quality will reduce health risks related to waterborne diseases and thus contribute to decreasing the mortality rate and enhancing living conditions. The project is also expected to strengthen the promoter's institutional capacity and enhance its service capacity.

An environmental impact assessment (EIA) has been prepared according to international best practice, in order to evaluate the different project options. The compliance with the standards of the EU EIA Directive will be assessed during appraisal.

The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in accordance with the Bank's Guide to Procurement.

This operation is covered by the EU Guarantee for EIB loans outside the EU.

This operation is covered by the EU Guarantee for EIB loans outside the EU.