Übersicht
The project consists of several small and mid-sized investment schemes, including installation of safety barriers, noise barriers and tunnel improvements to enhance the safety and environmental performances of a number of motorway sections in Italy on a motorway network managed under concession and representing a total length of some 2854km.
Safety enhancement and noise reduction measures are expected to lead to significant societal benefits. In addition, the investments included in the project are in line with the increased safety and environmental standards associated with European policies.
During appraisal the Bank will verify the compliance of the investments composing the project with the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive 2011/92/EU, Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC and Birds Directive 79/409/EEC as and where appropriate.
The project's compliance with the applicable EU procurement legislation (Dir. 2004/17/EC or 2004/18/EC and Dir. 2007/66/EC) will be checked during appraisal, with respect, in particular, to the publication of the tender notices in the EU Official Journal as and where appropriate. Details of the procurement strategies will be reviewed during the appraisal.