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    Reference: 20130247
    Release date: 4 October 2013

    Promoter – Financial Intermediary

    LAHDEN KAUPUNKI

    Location

    Description

    The project concerns the financing of multi-sectoral investment schemes forming part of the city of Lahti’s four-year investment programme from 2013 to 2016. The project is expected to comprise schemes in the fields of municipal infrastructure, mobility measures, education and sport, social and health infrastructure, and will benefit the city of Lahti in Finland.

    Objectives

    The project will considerably contribute to urban renewal and transformation by meeting the demand for a growing population and new business developments and hereby reducing the need for greenfield developments. The overall project will bring about a significant improvement in the quality of life for the citizens of Lahti and support the long-term economic growth in the municipality and the region as a whole.

    Sector(s)

    Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)

    EUR 200 million

    Total cost (Approximate amount)

    EUR 400 million

    Environmental aspects

    Finland, as an EU Member State, has harmonised its environmental legislation in line with the relevant EU Directives 2011/92/EU Directive and 2001/42/EC). The Bank’s appraisal will focus on the Promoter’s environmental management capacity to properly apply the EU SEA Directive 2001/42/EC, the EU EIA Directive 2011/92/EU, as well as the requirements of the Habitats and Birds Directives where appropriate. Compliance with the EU Directive on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EU Directive 2002/91/EC) and its recast (2010/31/EU) will be further examined during appraisal.

    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 (Dir 2004/18/EEC or 2004/17/EEC and Dir. 2007/66/EC), with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where appropriate.

    Status

    Signed - 7/02/2014

    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).

    Related tags

    Finland Urban development Water, sewerage Energy Education Health Solid waste