Secondary Sewerage Network for Mostar City - Feasibility Study update, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment, Detailed Design & Tender Dossiers (IPF11)

The Subproject (WB26-BiH-ENV-01) concerns the improvement of the sanitation in Mostar City, the protection of surface and groundwater resources, and the quality of the environment in the project area and downstream.

Mostar City, located approximately 120 km south of Sarajevo, is one of the largest cities in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city is located on the banks of the Neretva River, which runs through the Neretva Valley in the southern part of the country, and finally a section of Croatia prior to discharging into the Adriatic Sea.

Service description:

The subproject is divided into 5 key activities, namely:

A1 – Activity 1 Inception Phase
A2 – Activity 2 Update of the Feasibility Study
A3 – Activity 3 Preparation of the Detailed Design for secondary sewerage and stormwater network
A4 – Activity 4 Preparation of National Works Tender Dossier
A5 – Activity 5 Assistance in Project Management

A1 – Activity 1 Inception Phase

Organisation of all the aspects of the start of the assignment (logistics, content, work plan, mobilisation of the team of experts, etc.)
Preliminary meetings, coordination, & agreement on the assignment with the key stakeholders and other relevant sectoral institutions
Kick-off Workshop & Stakeholder Meetings
Collection of initial data and other technical data available
Analysis of the legal & policy framework
Considering the applicable BiH, EU and Lenders’ requirements and standards for implementing the Subproject
Definition of the methodology for gathering the various types and levels of input data
Preparation/agreement on the environmental and social impact analysis approach and the detailed spatial planning process to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lenders’ requirements
Inception Report

A2 – Activity 2 Update of the Feasibility Study

Definition of the methodology for gathering input data
Collection of up-to-date and reliable information about the Subproject area
Field surveys (topographical, geotechnical, hydraulic, hydrological, hydrogeological surveys, etc.)
Evaluation and recommendation of alternatives for water supply and wastewater services
Financial & economic analysis
Least-Cost-Analysis (LCA)
Environmental and social impact assessment
Description of the recommended solution
Preparation of the Conceptual Design
FS Workshop

A3 – Activity 3 Preparation of the Detailed Design

Update of basic data and design criteria for the Detailed Design as needed
Execution of required surveys (topographic, geotechnical, geological, hydrological, etc.), as needed
Hydraulic calculation and dimensioning for all works, particularly for wastewater facilities and stormwater, including all required details and equipment
Preparation of detailed drawings for civil works in various sections and at different scales (1:50 and/or 1:25) and detailed mechanical plans for fittings, as needed
Preparation of detailed reinforcement and shuttering plans for civil works at various scales (1:50 and/or 1:25), as needed
Preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQ)
Preparation of other documents for approvals, permits and licenses

A4 – Activity 4 Preparation of the Tender Dossiers (TD)

National Works Tender Dossier (TD)

A5 - Activity 5 Assistance in Project Management (TA)

Work Plan Analysis and potential adjustments
Guide & facilitate transfer of knowledge & skills in all areas
Design & support Beneficiary in implementation of Communication & Visibility Plan
Ad-hoc Assistance in Project Management
Capacity development will support institutional strengthening and change management in the Beneficiary
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Stakeholder Meetings
Closure Workshop

Objectives:

Overall objective:

The project's overall objective is to improve sanitation in Mostar City, protect surface and groundwater resources, and the quality of the environment in the project area and downstream.

Specific objective:

This Project is expected to contribute to the achievement of the following specific objectives:

Construction of secondary sewerage networks at an estimated length of 86.8 km and also stormwater network.
Connection of 10,000 households to the sewerage system.
Increase of population served by improved wastewater treatment by 30,000.
Improve current living conditions of the population (approx. 100,000 inhabitants) in the Municipality of Mostar, and ensure adequate hygienic conditions in water supply and wastewater treatment.
Compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC requirements, the Drinking Water Directive (98/83/EC), the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU, and the Technical Guidance climate-proofing of infrastructure projects for the period 2021-20271

Result:

High-quality preparatory measures (measurements, site investigations, etc.) for the updated Feasibility Study with Least-Cost-Analysis (LCA) and Detailed Design (DD) for the Project in compliance with the applicable legislation in BiH, EU requirements and IFIs rules/standards.
Well prepared national tender dossier for construction works in line with the applicable legislation in BiH, EU and EIB requirements and rules, including national recognised standard procurement documentation and conditions of contract.
Increased capacity of main beneficiaries through guidance and facilitation of the transfer of know-how on project development and financing techniques.
Adequate communication and visibility measures for the assignment.
Enhanced collaboration between EIB and the beneficiary, as well as other relevant stakeholders.

Currency:

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