PORT DE BREST

Development of a new terminal dedicated to the support of off-shore renewable energy operations at the Port of Brest, including: land reclamation, a new quay, maritime protection works, dredging works, pavements and access roads. After completion, the project will enhance the efficiency of the supply chain associated to the off-shore renewable energy industry in the region.

The project contributes to the strategic development objectives of the Région Bretagne for the port of Brest. The project will improve nautical access for existing traffic and will provide new port facilities to support the construction and subsequent maintenance of offshore renewable energy infrastructure. The major works are related to dredging in the access channel and along existing quays, and the construction of additional port infrastructure.

Compliance with the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive 2001/42/EC, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU, the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC, the Birds Directive 2009/147/EC, the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (as amended), the Floods Directive 2007/60/EC, as well as biodiversity assessment requirements, climate change adaptation issues, mitigation/compensation measures and environmental and social monitoring plans, will be assessed in detail during appraisal.

The promoter is a contracting entity within the meaning of Directive 2014/24/EU. The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been or will be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Directive 2014/24/EU or 2004/18/EC, where applicable, as well as Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC) as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the Official Journal of the EU, as and where required.