Project description
and objectives:
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The proposed project will support funding for one of the county’s most
important infrastructure responsibilities: road transport.
The Bank will provide funding for the upgrade and rehabilitation of county
roads. As part of the Project, the Bank would provide TC funds to the county
for the institutional strengthening and compilation of an EU structural fund
application, for which the Bank could potentially provide co-financing.
The proposed project would involve the implementation of a pilot programme to
involve private sector contractors/operators in the maintenance of county
roads through the tendering of performance-based contracts developed in
conjunction of the implementation of the road investments.
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Transition
impact:
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The project will provide a demonstration impact to administrations in the 40
Romanian counties of more efficient methods for meeting their road transport
needs. The possibilities for creating a dedicated road fund on a county level
will be investigated.
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The client:
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The County of Brasov.
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EBRD
finance:
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Up to €15.0 million loan (or RON equivalent) to the County (the “County Road
Loan”) for the reconstruction and refurbishment of county roads. Part of the
loan to the county will be syndicated to one or several commercial banks.
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Total project cost:
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€17.0 million
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Environmental impact:
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Environmental issues associated with the reconstruction and rehabilitation of
regional roads are not expected to have significant environmental impacts and
will bring about some safety benefits. An environmental analysis will be
carried out to assess environmental benefits and impacts of the project and
make recommendations for mitigation measures.
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Technical
cooperation:
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Pre-Signing:
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Creditworthiness up-date of three counties (including Iasi), to be completed
in December 2005.
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Project prioritisation and identification for two counties (including Iasi),
and scoping for implementation of Regional Transport Department.
Post Loan Signing:
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Road Management Assistance Programme (“Road MAP”): Institutional capacity
development of the County including support for the preparation of an EU
structural fund application and establishment of a Regional Transport
Department within the County Administration which will advise on pre-accession
issues, establish standard methodologies and assist with project structuring
and implementation.
For consultant opportunities for projects financed by technical cooperation
funds, visit procurement
of consultants.
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EBRD contact:
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Dana Craciunescu , Operation Leader: craciund@ebrd.com
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Procurement or tendering
opportunities:
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Visit EBRD Procurement
Enquiries: Tel: +44 20 7338 6794; Fax: +44 20 7338 7472, Email: procurement@ebrd.com
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General
enquiries:
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EBRD project enquiries not related to procurement:
Tel: +44 20 7338 7168; Fax: +44 20 7338 7380
Email: projectenquiries@ebrd.com
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