Signature(s)
Amount
€ 25,000,000
Countries
Sector(s)
South Africa
: € 25,000,000
Industry
: € 25,000,000
Signature date(s)
19/01/2007 : € 25,000,000
Link to source
Data sheet
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Summary sheet
Release date
1 September 2006
Status
Reference
Signed | 19/01/2007
20060120
Project name
Promoter - financial intermediary
Sonae Novobord
Sonae Novobord (Pty) Ltd
William MORKEL, Financial Manager, +27 (11) 236 1408
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 25 million.
EUR 51 million.
Location
Sector(s)
Description
Objectives
The project consists of expansion of an existing particle board and medium density fibreboard factory.
It is expected that this project will positively impact economic activity, mainly through creation of employment for 41 people and safeguard some 130 existing local jobs.
Environmental aspects
Procurement
The project complies with the Bank´s environmental principle of minimisation of negative environmental impacts, as is deemed environmentally acceptable. The project falls under Environmental Impact Assessment legislation of South Africa which includes an extensive public consultation process.
Procurement will be in accordance with the Bank´s procurement guidelines.
Comments
Manufacturing.
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Summary sheet
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Data sheet
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