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Summary sheet
Climate change and environmental investments related to water supply & wastewater treatment infrastructure in the North West of England 2013-15 (AMP5 - Phase II).
EU Directive compliance in the areas of water and environment is a strong driver behind the investment Programme. It includes a major wastewater treatment works extension in Liverpool required for compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive as well as achievement of good ecological and chemical status in the Mersey Estuary under Water Framework Directive.
The Promoter complies with the requirements of EU EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as well as Article 6 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC. The Promoter carries out Environmental Impact Assessment procedures where required by the competent authorities and mitigating measures are applied as appropriate. The drinking water quality and environmental regulators independently monitor compliance with drinking water quality standards and effluent discharge permits
The Bank will require the Promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been/shall be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation Dir 2004/18/EC and Dir. 2007/66/EC [amending Directives 1989/665/EEC and 1992/13/EEC]), with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.