Odessa Public Transport

cancelled

The EBRD is considering financing the project consisting of (i) the reconstruction of approximately 16 km of tracks and related infrastructure in the city of Odessa. It will include: ii) the purchase of new trams and refurbishment of existing trams; iii) the modernisation of the tram depot; and iv) the establishment of regulatory relationship between the City and the public transport companies. The Transition Impact of the Project will come from the following components: OdesaMiskElectroTrans , City of Odesa The total project cost is up to EUR 72.2 million. EBRD intends to finance up to 50% of the project cost and the balance is expected to be financed by the European Investment Bank. Up to EUR 72.2 million. Categorised B/1 (2003). An environmental analysis of the proposed replacement of tram tracks and modernisation of tram depots, and an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Audit of the Company practices and existing facilities were conducted by independent consultants in September 2009. The environmental analysis of the proposed investment identified that the project will bring about positive impacts in terms of providing reliable and environmentally friendly public transport as an alternative to unregulated private minivans and taxis. There will be temporary negative impacts, such as air emissions, increased noise and vibration levels and generation of construction of waste during the construction phase, which could be addressed through implementation of required mitigation measures. There might be some community safety issues as some tram tracks intersect many gateways from individual plants and facilities. An Environmental and Social Action Plan, containing required mitigation measures to bring the Company in compliance with the Ukrainian regulations and with environmental and social requirements of the Bank has been developed by the consultants and will need to be approved and implemented by the Company. The Plan will address the following environmental and social aspects of Company’s operations: 1. Establishment of an Environmental Management System; 2. Implementation of monitoring of air emissions, noise levels and soil contamination; 3. Improved waste management;     1.Development of a grievance mechanism for employees and passengers;     2. Development of a social programme for various passenger groups. A total of EUR 1.4 million of TC assistance is required to prepare, design and implement the Project. It will include: technical and environmental scoping and review of tram investments, IFRS Audit of the Company, public transport regulatory improvement for the city, strengthening of environmental protection capability, procurement, implementation support and contract supervision.