KRAKOW UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS CAMPUS EXTENSION

The project concerns the extension of the University of Economics in Kraków (UEK) campus in the city centre to upgrade and make better use of a university-owned plot of land adjacent to its main campus buildings.

The renovation and modernisation of the various university buildings aim at improving the learning conditions for students and working conditions for UEK's employees.

Council Directive 2011/92/EU amended by Directive 2014/52/EU on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) does not specifically cover educational activities, leaving it at the discretion of the responsible competent authorities to request an EIA on the basis of the location and scale of the works concerned. However, universities may fall under Annex II of EIA Directive 2014/52/EU with respect to urban development. Social and environmental aspects as well as any issues related to historical and cultural heritage will be verified during the appraisal. The project will include new buildings, which will comply with the 2010/31/EU Directive on energy efficiency of buildings.

The Bank will require the Promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the Project shall be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation, Directive 2014/24/EU as well as Directive 89/665/EEC as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.