The promoter of the project is the Republic of Bulgaria and the beneficiary will be the municipality of Dobrich
Location
Bulgaria
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, solid waste
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 13 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
Under appraisal
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28/11/2012.
Related Documents
28-11-2012 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) EN
28-11-2012 - Non Technical Summary (NTS) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) EN
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