BIALYSTOK MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE III

The project concerns urban and infrastructure development of the city of Bialystok in the years 2015-20. The individual projects concern roads, energy efficiency, cultural heritage, public transportation, education (schools), sport facilities, sewage and water.

The multi-sector operation will support investments dedicated to the construction and improvement of urban roads, public transport, social housing schemes and other investments related to urban infrastructure (e.g. schools, cultural and sports facilities, etc.).

The project comprises a multi-scheme operation classified as a framework loan and some of the schemes may fall under Annex I or II of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU as amended. Should any scheme 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 2009/147/EC), the Bank would require the promoter to act according to the provisions of the aforementioned Directives as transposed into the national law. It is a requirement that all schemes must be implemented in compliance with EU environmental legislation.

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 (Directives 2004/18/EC or 2014/24/EU where applicable, as well as Directives 89/665/EEC and 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.