SHANDONG ENVIRONMENT PROJECT

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The principal objective of the Shandong Environment Project is to support China's efforts to put in place a sustainable environmental framework for the long-term economic and social development of the province, while supporting a conducive foundation for industrial growth. The project, part of a phased development program, comprises a blend of policy and investment initiatives, which support municipal strategies for environmental recovery and sustained use of natural water resources. The five core components are: 1) investments in the Jihan Municipality for surface-water storage, pumping, transmission, and distribution facilities to improve water supply system reliability and protect groundwater; and investments in wastewater collection and pumping stations to protect Xiaoqing River water quality and fully use existing treatment facilities; 2) investments in district heating systems in Weihai Municipality, comprising combined heat and power generation plant and facilities, distribution systems, and support services for improved air quality; 3) investments in district heating systems in Yantai Municipality, comprising peak boiler and heat exchange plant and facilities, distribution systems, and support services for improved air quality; 4) environmental pollution and control; and 5) investments to support and strengthen provincial, municipal, project, and financial management, as well as construction of supervision services, training in sector and utility operations, and updating of the Xiaoqing River Basin water quality and management database.