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Amount
€ 50,000,000
Countries
Sector(s)
Belgium : € 50,000,000
Education : € 50,000,000
Signature date(s)
12/06/2018 : € 50,000,000
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Summary sheet

Release date
31 May 2017
Status
Reference
Signed | 12/06/2018
20160809
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN II
UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 50 million
EUR 129 million
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives

The project consists of an investment programme by the Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), a leading Belgian university based in Louvain-la-Neuve. The EUR 200m investments are aimed at the construction and retrofitting of educational and research infrastructure to be carried out during the 2017-2021 period.

The project aims to upgrade the educational and research infrastructure of UCL to strengthen its domestic and international academic standing.

Environmental aspects
Procurement

Universities are not specifically mentioned in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU, though the project may be covered by Annex II of the directive in relation to urban development. The Bank's services will verify the screening decision of the competent authority during appraisal and whether an EIA is required. It is expected that the project will have positive social benefits as education is an element of social cohesion. The public buildings will be required to meet at least the minimum national targets concerning energy efficiency. The design energy performance of the schools and any specific related targets to be met will be verified during appraisal.

Should the EIB conclude that the promoter is subject to EU public procurement legislation then the Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been and 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 Directive 89/665/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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Disclaimer

Before financing approval by the Board of Directors, and before loan signature, projects are under appraisal and negotiation. The information and data provided on this page are therefore indicative.
They are provided for transparency purposes only and cannot be considered to represent official EIB policy (see also the Explanatory notes).

Documents

Environmental and Social Data Sheet (ESDS) - UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN II
Publication Date
21 Jul 2017
Document language
Main Topic
Lending
Document Number
73500173
Document Focus
Environmental Information
Project Number
20160809
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