Release date: 21 April 2020
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
SOCIETE PUBLIQUE DE GESTION DE L'EAULocation
Description
The EIB financing concerns a wastewater treatment plant to reach river water quality suitable for reestablishment of Pearl Mussels, including nature-based solutions, as well as biodiversity. It will enhance measures in water catchments and around utility infrastructure. The project is part of the investment programme 2019-2021 of Société Publique de Gestion de l'Eau, a public-sector entity in charge of wastewater collection and treatment in the Walloon Region (Belgium).
Objectives
The investments target the reduction of pollution to the environment, increased retention of storm water and the protection of natural habitats through nature based solutions.
Sector(s)
- Water, sewerage - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 4 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 6 million
Environmental aspects
The final beneficiary will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
Procurement
The final beneficiary will be requested to comply with applicable national and EU legislation, as appropriate.
Status
Signed - 14/12/2020
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).