EDUCATION HAUTE-GARONNE

The project mainly concerns the renovation, extension and new construction of public lower-secondary education facilities, as well as other infrastructure receiving pupils and children, in the department of Haute-Garonne. It also includes transversal operations, in particular digitalisation, as well as works related to inclusive access, renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy transition.

The iaim is to modernise and adapt school infrastructure to changes in local demand, while improving the education offering for lower-secondary school students. Additionally, the project seeks to contribute to provide inclusive access to digitalisation and strengthen resilience to the risks of climate change and increase the energy efficiency of the school estate.

Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) does not specifically cover educational activities although educational facilities may fall under Annex II of the Directive with respect to Urban Development. The EIB will further verify during the project appraisal whether an EIA is required by the competent authority. The public buildings will be required to meet at least the energy efficiency targets as defined in Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012/27/EU on energy efficiency. The project will be appraised and monitored in line with the EIB's policies, including the Environmental and Social Sustainability Framework.

The promoter has to ensure that all contracts for the project implementation have been and will be tendered in accordance with the 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.