DUBLIN LUAS CITY CROSSING

Promoter – Financial Intermediary

RAILWAY PROCUREMENT AGENCY

Location

• Ireland

Description

The project consists of a 5.6 km extension of the Dublin's LUAS light rail system including 13 additional stations, a new depot and the purchase of 10 additional trams. The project will allow the connection between the two existing LUAS red and green lines in the inner city centre.

Objectives

A connection between the two existing LUAS red and green lines in the inner city centre would be made. The project is expected to further increase the attractiveness of the public transport network, improving accessibility while optimising costs and ensuring a sound environmental performance.

Sector(s)

• Transport

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

EUR 163 million

Total cost (Approximate amount)

EUR 326 million

Environmental aspects

The project falls under Annex II of the EU EIA Directive, according to which the need for a full EIA is decided either on a case-by-case basis by the Competent Authority or on pre-established criteria set by the Member State. In this case an Environmental Impact Assessment has been carried out including public consultation. Further details on the compliance of the project with EU Directives on the environment, including EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, SEA Directive 2001/42/EC, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Birds Directive 79/409/EEC will be analysed during appraisal.

Procurement

The Bank will require the Promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been/shall be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Dir 2004/17/EC/ and Dir. 2007/66/EC), with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where appropriate.

Status

Signed - 3/03/2014