Release date: 22 November 2005
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française de BelgiqueLocation
Description
Technical upgrade and renovation of the Belgian national TV/Radio production and broadcasting infrastructure for the French speaking community in Belgium.
Objectives
The project is a core part of RTBF development plan for the next years with focus on rationalisation and modernisation of facilities and digitalisation of production and broadcasting.
Comments
Radio and TV broadcasting.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Around EUR 75 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
Around EUR 150 million.
Environmental aspects
The project includes the refurbishment or construction of audiovisual production studios and upgrades of existing broadcast transmitters, none of which are listed in the EIA Directive 97/11. No significant negative environmental impact is expected but the promoter will have to comply with existing norms and regulations and be subject to licensing procedures.
Procurement
The promoter is a public entity to which a specific regulation applies. The promoter applies various procurement procedures according to the regulation and the type and size of the sub-projects. Some of the service or supply contracts have been placed but a significant part will be tendered in the future.
Status
Signed - 2/02/2007
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).