KRAKOW WATER & WASTEWATER

Improvement of the quality and reliability of the water and sewerage infrastructure in the Municipality of Krakow by its extension and modernisation.

The project consists of a large number of investments, which fall under the promoter’s capital programme for the 2009-2013 period. This programme is driven by the need to i) renew and extend the existing asset base, ii) raise operating efficiency, iii) secure supply and service to customers and iv) raise the quality of potable water supplied to comply with EU Directives.

The project consists of a number of investments in water and wastewater assets. It is expected to have significant positive impacts on the environment. As such it is eligible for Bank financing under Article 267, paragraph (c), of the EU treaty. Compliance with SEA Directive 2001/42/EC, Directive 97/11/EC (EIA Directive) and Directive 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive) amongst other applicable EU directives will be assessed during appraisal.

The project falls under EU Procurement Directive 93/38/EC of June 1993 and its amendment 2004/17/EC as well as 93/37/EEC of 14 June 1993 for public works contracts, 93/36/EEC of 14 June 1993 for public supply contracts, 92/50/EEC of 18 June 1992 for public service contracts and their amendment Directive 2004/18/EC of 31 March 2004. MPWiK Krakow’s procurement procedures will have to be assessed during appraisal.