Release date: 20 January 2010
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Ethekwini Municipality
Location
Description
Upgrade and expansion of water infrastructure to improve the efficiency of the network system (i.e. reduce non-revenue water) and augment capacity. The investments are part of eThekwini's capital expenditure programme for 2010-2014.
Objectives
By increasing systems efficiency, delivery, and treatment capacity, this project contributes to assuring the security of supply of potable water to eThekwini Municipality’s customers and increased access to water in unserved areas, thus contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in South Africa.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 50 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 180 million
Environmental aspects
The replacement of old pipes included in the project does not require any EIA but the installation is subject to nuisance control measures during construction. The Western Aqueduct consists of a new underground trunk main that was submitted to a full EIA approved by the relevant environmental agency in October 2008. The environmental license – or ROD (Record of Decision) - confirms that the impact can be properly mitigated with minor residual and permanent negative effects. The Northern Aqueduct is still at design stage and will also be submitted to an EIA. The promoter will keep the Bank informed and provide the relevant documents.
Procurement
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in compliance with the Bank’s Guide to Procurement.
Status
Signed - 6/12/2010
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).