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Summary sheet
- Water, sewerage - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
The project comprises two investment components: (i) the development of two new wastewater treatment plants and the associated main collector sewers and sewage pumping stations, including wastewater sludge treatment and disposal, and (ii) the expansion of the sewerage system, rehabilitation and upgrade of the associated wastewater treatment ponds and construction of on-site sanitation facilities. Furthermore the project will strengthen Lusaka Water & Sewage Company's capacity to manage sanitation services.
The purpose of the project is to improve access to sanitation services in Lusaka, conserve the environment, contribute to better health conditions as well as positive social and economic development in general.
Environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA) according to international best practices are being prepared in order to evaluate the different project options.
The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that implementation of the project will be done in accordance with EIB's Guide to Procurement.