Release date: 28 November 2012
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
The promoter of the project is the Republic of Bulgaria and the beneficiary will be the municipality of DobrichLocation
Description
Construction and rehabilitation of waste water treatment facilities and related network infrastructure in the agglomeration of Dobrich, located in the north eastern part of Bulgaria. The project has been prepared by JASPERS and an application for co-financing from EU grants under the OP Environment has been submitted to the EU Commission.
Objectives
The project aims at protection of public health and the environment from water pollution, while maintaining a balanced development of water supply and sanitation with focus on wastewater collection and treatment, as well as safeguarding the financial and operational viability of the water company.
Comments
Sector(s)
- Water, sewerage - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 19 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 59 million
Environmental aspects
The project is strongly environmentally driven, although its public health impact is considered to be its primary merit. The schemes will contribute to meeting Bulgaria´s needs in relation to compliance with the EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.
Procurement
Procurement procedures will be consistent with the Bulgarian public procurement law that is transposing the relevant EU public procurement directives.
Status
Approved - 28/02/2014
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).