Autovia Iznalloz-Darro PPP

The new road will follow the corridor of the existing A-308 between A-44 expressway (in Iznalloz) and A-92 expressway (in Darro) and aims to become an effective link by-passing Granada, between the south-eastern area of Spain and the main road link to Madrid and central Spain.

Comments

Sector(s)

Transport

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

EUR 90 million

Total cost (Approximate amount)

EUR 191.2 million

Environmental aspects

The project is part of the transport plan for Andalucia 2007-2013, which was subject to a SEA, and falls under Annex I of EIA Directive (an EIA is mandatory). The Bank has received the Environmental Impact Statement for the project. The project will impact two Natura 2000 sites: (ES6140007 and ES6140006). Compliance with EU SEA (2001/42/EC), EIA (85/337/EEC, as amended), Habitats (92/43/EEC) and Birds Directives (79/409/EEC), will be verified during appraisal.

Procurement

The project is being procured as a PPP, through an international open tender procedure with publication in the EU Official Journal. The concessionaire will be responsible to design, build, finance and maintain the investment under a 30-year term service contract. The contract was awarded to an Iridium-led consortium on May 25th 2011.

Status

Approved - 15/03/2012.

Related Documents

20-07-2011 - Non Technical Summary (NTS) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ES

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