POMORSKIE REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The proposed framework loan will part-finance the 2014-2020 investment programme of the Pomorskie region. The programme will include EU co-financed schemes principally in the following sectors: roads, urban renewal as well as information and communication infrastructure.

The project supports the region's development strategy for roads, which forms a major part of the planned schemes. The project's support to investments in urban and provincial infrastructure and facilities will contribute to the sustainable development and enhancement of overall conditions for life and business in the region.

Some of the schemes might fall under Annex I or Annex II of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU. If any scheme is found to have a negative impact on an area forming part of the Natura 2000 network, falling under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC or Birds Directive 79/409/EEC, the Bank will require the promoter to act according to the provisions of the aforementioned directives as transposed into national law. Procedures for compliance of the project with applicable environmental directives will be verified during appraisal.

The promoter, as a public administration entity, is required to follow EU public procurement rules (Directive 2004/17/EC and 2007/18/EC) including publication of contract notices in the Official Journal of the EU as implemented by national law, if and where appropriate. Procurement procedures and their compliance with EU directives will be verified during appraisal.