Release date: 28 May 2015
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
LUSAKA WATER & SEWERAGE COMPANY LTD (LWSC)Location
Description
The project comprises two investment components: (i) the development of two new wastewater treatment plants and the associated main collector sewers and sewage pumping stations, including wastewater sludge treatment and disposal, and (ii) the expansion of the sewerage system, rehabilitation and upgrade of the associated wastewater treatment ponds and construction of on-site sanitation facilities. Furthermore the project will strengthen Lusaka Water & Sewage Company's capacity to manage sanitation services.
Objectives
The purpose of the project is to improve access to sanitation services in Lusaka, conserve the environment, contribute to better health conditions as well as positive social and economic development in general.
Sector(s)
- Water, sewerage - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 102 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 262 million
Environmental aspects
Environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) according to international best practices are being prepared in order to evaluate the different project options.
Procurement
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in accordance with EIB's Guide to Procurement.
Status
Signed - 15/11/2017
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).