Release date: 17 June 2016
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
CITY OF BIALYSTOKLocation
Description
The project concerns urban and infrastructure development of the city of Bialystok in the years 2015-20. The individual projects concern roads, energy efficiency, cultural heritage, public transportation, education (schools), sport facilities, sewage and water.
Objectives
The multi-sector operation will support investments dedicated to the construction and improvement of urban roads, public transport, social housing schemes and other investments related to urban infrastructure (e.g. schools, cultural and sports facilities, etc.).
Sector(s)
- Transport - Transportation and storage
- Urban development - Construction
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
PLN 300 million (EUR 71 million)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
PLN 2020 million (EUR 479 million)
Environmental aspects
The project comprises a multi-scheme operation classified as a framework loan and some of the schemes may fall under Annex I or II of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU as amended. Should any scheme have a negative impact on an area forming part of the Natura 2000 network (falling under the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC or Birds Directive 2009/147/EC), the Bank would require the promoter to act according to the provisions of the aforementioned Directives as transposed into the national law. It is a requirement that all schemes must be implemented in compliance with EU environmental legislation.
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 (Directives 2004/18/EC or 2014/24/EU where applicable, as well as Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC) as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the Official Journal of the EU, as and where required.
Status
Signed - 6/12/2017
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).