Release date: 24 April 2002
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Office National de l'Eau Potable (ONEP)Location
Description
The aim of the project is to improve environmental conditions for operation of seven drinking water treatment plants in the North (coastal area) and Centre of Morocco, including, in particular, the Bou Regreg complex which serves the cities of Rabat and Casablanca.
Objectives
The investment programme concerns the entire drinking water treatment cycle: rehabilitation of water conduits, modernisation of analytical laboratories, recycling of wash water, sludge treatment and disposal, cleaning of filters, automation and telemanagement, and introduction of electrochlorination equipment aimed at limiting the use of chlorine.
Comments
Drinking water
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 20 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 43 million
Environmental aspects
The project is expected to have a significant impact on the environment – apart from improving the quality of the water produced for consumers, it will lead to controlled use of chlorinated products and to a reduction or even the elimination of the discharge of wash water and suspended matter (sludge) in rivers in the vicinity.
Procurement
The tender files for the project's largest components will be covered by international competitive bidding with publication in the OJEC.
Status
Signed - 26/12/2002
Disclaimer
Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).