AMAP WATER INVESTMENTS

Promoter – Financial Intermediary

AMAP SPA

Location

• Italy

Description

Investments in water and wastewater infrastructure in the Province of Palermo (Sicily region) during the period 2017-2020.

Objectives

The operation will improve the quality and reliability of integrated water services and increase operational efficiency, notably through a reduction in non-revenue water (water that has been produced and is "lost" before it reaches the customer).

Sector(s)

• Water, sewerage - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities

Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

EUR 20 million

Total cost (Approximate amount)

EUR 45 million

Environmental aspects

The investments in the water and wastewater sector are expected to have a positive net environmental and social impact, considering their focus on compliance and resource efficiency. Where and if applicable, the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2014/52/EU amending Directive 2011/92/EU, the Habitats Directive (92/43/EC) and the Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) will be respected and the Bank will publish the full text of the relevant EIAs on its website.

Procurement

The promoter is a contracting authority within the meaning of the Procurement Directive 2014/25/EU. The promoter will have to comply with EU Public Procurement Directives (2014/25/EU and 92/13/EEC) and with Italian Public Procurement Legislation. The promoter will also be required to publish tender notices in the Official Journal of the European Union where applicable.

Status

Signed - 20/12/2017