Release date: 18 March 2016
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
PUBLIC ENTITY(IES)Location
Description
The project is the first allocation under the Breitband Niedersachen framework loan. It concerns the roll-out of a passive optical fibre access network (Fibre To The Building) in the district of Uelzen (Lower Saxony) in Germany.
Objectives
By 2018 the network aims to provide latest broadband services to about 20 000 households and businesses today located in uncovered white spots.
Sector(s)
- Telecom - Information and communication
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 33 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 100 million
Environmental aspects
Investments in fixed telecommunications projects (mainly civil works for fibre roll-out) do not fall under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive 2011/92/EU amended by 2014/52/EU. The related works have limited environmental effects, apart from disturbances during civil work constructions, which can be mitigated by appropriate measures. Full environmental details will be assessed during appraisal, including the possible impact on protected flora and fauna (Habitats 92/43/EEC and Birds 79/409/EEC) for networks being rolled out in less densely populated areas, which are potentially located close to or within Natura 2000 sites.
Procurement
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project are tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Directives 2004/18/EC and/or 2004/17/EC 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
Approved - 2/05/2016
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).