Summary sheet
Modernisation of tramway network in Silesia Region and renewal of tramway fleet
The project consists of several tram infrastructure construction and upgrading throughout Upper Silesia (Gorny Slask) region in Poland, including: • construction of 4 new sections of tram lines (total line length of 9 km) • modernisation of 22 sections of existing tram lines (total line length of 60 km) • acquisition of 45 new tram units rolling stock for operation on the new sections of tramway lines and to replace obsolete rolling stock. The new sections of tramway lines will partly replace the existing bus services. A significant part of the project is expected to be funded by the EU (Cohesion Fund).
The project consists of several separate investments and some of the investments (construction of new tram lines) fall under Annex II of the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, and may therefore require an Environmental Impact Assessment. The promoter already obtained the relevant authority permits for some schemes. This will be assessed during the appraisal. Should any investment 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 would require the promoter to act according to the provisions of the aforementioned Directives. In addition, the arrangements for the scrapping of the replaced stock will be checked during appraisal.
The bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been / will be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation, Directive 2014/25/EU or Directive 2004/17/EC, where applicable, as well as Directive 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.
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