Release date: 3 June 2010
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Katowicka Infrastruktura Wodociągowo-Kanalizacyjna Sp. z o.o.
Location
Description
The project comprises measures to improve the collection and treatment of wastewater in the City of Katowice. These investments are driven by the need to renew and extend the existing asset base, raise efficiency and service to customers as well as to comply with EU Directives.
Objectives
The main objective of the project is to improve the collection and treatment of wastewater in the City of Katowice, Poland.
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
PLN 250 million.
Total cost (Approximate amount)
PLN 532.60 million.
Environmental aspects
The investments included within the project will serve to meet the 2015 deadline for Poland of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The project will also help to meet national river quality objective (RQO) improvement targets set by the EA, which are in-line with the objectives of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC). The project falls under the EIA directive 97/11/EC, amended by Directives 97/11/EC and 20003/35/EC.
Procurement
The project falls under EU procurement legislation Directive 2004/18/EC for public works, supplies and services respectively as well as Directive 2004/17/EC. The Bank will require the Promoter to ensure that the investment to be financed will comply with EU procurement rules.
Status
Signed - 5/12/2011
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).