Release date: 3 May 2007
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Regione del VenetoLocation
Description
Financing of transport infrastructure for sustainable mobility and increased accessibility in the framework of the Regional Operational Programme 2007-2013.
Objectives
The project presented comprises the modernisation of seven suburban/regional railway lines in the Regione del Veneto as well as 16 road schemes which have been planned in the context of the new Passante Autostradale di Mestre.
Comments
Construction
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 200 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 450 million.
Environmental aspects
Most of the schemes are likely to fall under Annex II of the EIA directive. They are expected to have significant positive effects on the environment as the improvement of rail service quality will improve sustainable mobility, reducing road congestion in urban areas as well as road accidents.
Procurement
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, with parallel publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where appropriate.
Status
Signed - 23/10/2007
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).