CHIREC BRUSSELS HOSPITAL

Programme of investment for private and public hospitals and other small healthcare facilities in Belgium.

The project foresees the regrouping of medical activities in a single site, from their presently scattered location on three sites not longer fit to the purpose: the hospitals of Cavell, Parc Léopold and Basilique. The site chosen for the new hospital is DELTA AUDERGHEM, a surface of ca 5 hectares. The new building will have a surface of 90 000 m² and will host: day hospital and standard hospitalisation activities (500 beds), support services, 100 spaces for consultations, logistic services, hotel and commercial services, rooms for divulgation and scientific activities.

Hospitals are not specifically mentioned in the EIA Directive on Environmental Impact Assessment, though the projects may be covered by Annex II of the Directive in relation to urban development. The Bank’s services will verify during appraisal whether an EIA is required and the screening decision of the competent authority. The project’s ultimate aims and expected results are the care and protection of a weak population segment, thus its social value must be considered positive.

The Promoter is a private entity subsidised by regional and federal budgets, thus required to respect national and EU legislation applicable to public authorities’ procurement. The Bank requires that all relevant contracts for the implementation of the projects have been, or will be, tendered in accordance with the relevant EU procurement legislation and in the best interest of the project. The procurement practices for the programme will be examined during appraisal.