Release date: 13 March 2002
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Société d'Études et d'Aménagement des Côtes Nord de la Ville de SfaxLocation
Description
The project seeks to clean up and regenerate the coastal area of Sfax, polluted by the industrial activity of an old chemicals plant formerly located in the “Taparura” industrial estate, on the north coast of Sfax in the immediate vicinity of the town centre.
Objectives
Pollution abatement and environmental upgrading in the Sfax coastal area covering some 270 ha with 6 km of beaches. The project will allow the town of Sfax to be re-connected to the sea and a large polluted site, directly adjacent to the town centre, to be reclaimed for social and economic development.
Comments
Environment
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 30-35 mio
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Approximately EUR 70 mio
Environmental aspects
The project will clean up pollution in an industrial estate and curb the continued contamination of neighbouring beaches and the sea. Following completion of the project, the town of Sfax will thus have a large green belt, enhancing the quality of life of the local population.
Procurement
Contracts for the project will be subject to international competitive bidding with publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities (OJEC).
Status
Signed - 26/07/2004
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).