Sri Lanka : Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project

Sovereign Project | 36173-013

The Project is designed to improve the urban environment and public health for the urban and suburban residents in Colombo through improvements to wastewater management services. The Project will support (i) upgrading the sewerage infrastructure, including pumping stations, sewer pipes, and discharge outfalls; (ii) strengthening institutional and operational capacity in asset management, financial management, operational performance monitoring, environmental regulatory compliance, customer services, and pro-poor sanitation services; and (iii) project management and implementation.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Prashanth, Abira G.
    South Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Sri Lanka
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Water and other urban infrastructure and services
Project Name Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project
Project Number 36173-013
Country / Economy Sri Lanka
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan
Source of Funding / Amount
Loan 2557-SRI: Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project
Ordinary capital resources US$ 80.00 million
Loan 2558-SRI: Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project
Asian Development Fund US$ 20.00 million
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Sector / Subsector

Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban policy, institutional and capacity development - Urban sewerage

Gender Some gender elements
Description

The Project is designed to improve the urban environment and public health for the urban and suburban residents in Colombo through improvements to wastewater management services. The Project will support (i) upgrading the sewerage infrastructure, including pumping stations, sewer pipes, and discharge outfalls; (ii) strengthening institutional and operational capacity in asset management, financial management, operational performance monitoring, environmental regulatory compliance, customer services, and pro-poor sanitation services; and (iii) project management and implementation.

Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy

Colombo is Sri Lanka's economic and administrative center. The Government, in its Ten-Year Development Framework, 20062016, targets high and steady economic growth and modernization of the capital region as the national growth engine. The Western Region Structure Plan, adopted by the Government as the development plan for the country's capital region, emphasizes the critical role of basic infrastructure and services, including wastewater management, in sustaining the national economy and improving the quality of life in the Greater Colombo area.

While the Colombo urban area is rapidly expanding, the coverage of the existing public sewerage infrastructure is limited. Most of the system has been run exceeding its technical life and is therefore inefficient and unreliable. Emergency repairs rather than planned maintenance are normal practices. Assets are not inventoried and there is no accurate database on the condition of assets. The customer database is inaccurate and is not regularly updated. Frequent blockages in the system cause flooding in lowlying areas and the uncontrolled overflow has serious environment and public health implications. There is no institutionalized mechanism to monitor operational performance or environmental compliance.

Impact

Urban environment and public health are improved for urban residents in Greater Colombo.

Accordingly, by 2023:

(i). Inland and marine water quality within Colombo complies with CEA quality standards.

(ii). Incidence of the water borne diseases is reduced by 20% from 2009 figures.

(iii). Number of underserved low-income settlements reduced by 30% from 1,640 in 2009.

Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Urban population in Greater Colombo enjoys better wastewater Management services.

Progress Toward Outcome

All planned contracts for works, equipment supply, and consultancy were awarded. The NWSDB component was physically completed and taken over. The CMC component works are in progress. Out of the total 6 works/supply contract, two were completed, one was physically completed, one was terminated, and the balance two are in progress. As of 30 November 2022, around 93% of the ADB financing was disbursed.

Due to the Covid-19 lockdown from March-2020, field works were significantly slowed down. Works recommenced during Q3-2020 but delays continued with sporadic pandemic lockdowns. As per Borrower's request the project financing dead line was extended till 31 December 2022.

Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

Sewerage infrastructure is upgraded

Institutional and operational capacity of CMC is strengthened

Project management and implementation capacity of CMC is improved

Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)

1. Sewerage infrastructure:

+CMC Component - Contract for the rehabilitation of the two sea outfalls are completed and the outfalls are functional. An essential mobile plant for CMC has been procured. Out of the 11 planned pumping stations for rehabilitation, one was completed and taken over, 3 are about to be taken over, works on 4 are ongoing, and 3 were taken out of the scope of works. Around 8 km of major new sewer lines were finalized for construction and works completed. Additional works are ongoing. CCTV conditional assessment of the targeted 125 km sewers is completed. Cleaning of 15km of sewers and reduced blockages cancelled and this was combined with the sewer rehabilitation contract for cleaning and CCTV survey of 125km length of sewers. Additional works, which are required by the CMC, are included under contract variations. Interconnections identified were given to CMC for disconnection by improving storm water facilities. Through CCTV survey further interconnections are identified for CMC to find solutions. The respective loan was extended till 31 December 2022 for the balance works to be completed.

+NWSDB Component - All 6 pumping stations were rehabilitated and taken over by NWSDB and are now operational.

2. Institutional and operational capacity of CMC:

The other consultancy contract for Institutional Development of the CMC's Drainage Dept. was completed. accordingly, an asset management system was developed. Pilot database of pumping stations that were not under rehabilitation contract, developed. CCTV data is being linked to the sewer network asset database. FMAS system installed and the system is running. Network installation completed. Works under project scope completed. Additional activities associated with this output (mainly training and workshops) identified under ADB financed MFF-T3 project, is continued to be financed under this loan. More than 750 person-days of training were provided on various subjects. Mapping completed and modelling partially completed to fit the requirement. Environmental monitoring mechanism- completed. Customer charter was discontinued as agreed with the Review Mission held from 21 - 27 May 2013 (Aide Memoire). Community Participation, Public Education program and School education program all completed.

3. Project management and implementation capacity:

CMC-PMU is operational and the NWSDB-PIU has been closed out. CMC-PMU continue to face limitations in filling its staff cadre. All planned major contracts awarded. Works Ongoing. An original Consultancy contract for Design and Supervision came to completion and the balance works are continued with a team of individual consultants.

Geographical Location Colombo
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement B
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects No significant issues reported other than initially planned activities.
Involuntary Resettlement Few minor modifications on permanent and temporary resettlement were accommodated through ADB approved Supplementary Resettlement Plans (SRPs).
Indigenous Peoples N/A
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design

A diversity analysis has been undertaken before the stakeholder analysis covering physical, socioeconomic, and usage diversity. Stakeholder mapping identified direct and indirect beneficiaries, pressure groups, and other interest groups at the national, divisional, project, and community levels. The stakeholders were grouped into seven categories comprising: (i) users of the main sewerage system, (ii) users of septic tanks in areas not served by the sewerage system, (iii) managers of sewerage systems, (iv) other service providers, (v) regulators and administrators, (vi) policy makers, and (vii) other interest groups. The expectations and likely benefits, and issues and concerns, of these stakeholders were analyzed in the stakeholder analysis and considered in the project design, particularly in developing participation strategies. Information dissemination and consultations have been undertaken to ensure stakeholder participation in project design.

During Project Implementation Information dissemination and consultation will continue throughout project implementation through public awareness programs and national steering committee meetings.
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services Two consulting firms recruited for (i) design, supervision, and project management support to PMU and PIU; and (ii) institutional development, financial and operational improvement support to the PMU and CMC. The consulting firms were recruited using the quality- and cost-based selection (QCBS) method in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants 2010, as amended from time to time.
Procurement Procurements to be financed by the Project will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines 2010, as amended from time to time.
Responsible ADB Officer Prashanth, Abira G.
Responsible ADB Department South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Sri Lanka Resident Mission (SLRM)
Executing Agencies
Colombo Municipal Council
The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government
Timetable
Concept Clearance 08 Aug 2005
Fact Finding 29 Apr 2009 to 14 May 2009
MRM 01 Jul 2009
Approval 28 Sep 2009
Last Review Mission -
PDS Creation Date 16 Mar 2006
Last PDS Update 12 Dec 2022

Loan 2557-SRI

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
28 Sep 2009 18 Dec 2009 09 Apr 2010 30 Jun 2015 30 Jun 2023 07 Dec 2023
Financing Plan Loan Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 80.00 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 80.00 26 Jan 2024 75.17 0.00 100%
Counterpart 0.00 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 0.00 26 Jan 2024 75.17 0.00 100%

Loan 2558-SRI

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
28 Sep 2009 18 Dec 2009 09 Apr 2010 30 Jun 2015 31 Dec 2021 17 Apr 2023
Financing Plan Loan Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 20.00 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 20.00 26 Jan 2024 18.38 0.00 100%
Counterpart 0.00 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 0.00 26 Jan 2024 18.38 0.00 100%

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Title Document Type Document Date
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Colombo Municipal Council Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2022) Audited Project Financial Statements Aug 2023
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Colombo Municipal Council Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2021) Audited Project Financial Statements Jun 2022
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Colombo Municipal Council Audited Project Financial Statements (January-June 2020) Audited Project Financial Statements Jun 2021
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Procurement Plan Procurement Plans Aug 2017
Project Agreement for Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project between Asian Development Bank and National Water Supply and Drainage Board dated 18 December 2009 Project/Program Agreements Dec 2009
Loan Agreement for Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project between Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Asian Development Bank dated 18 December 2009 Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) Dec 2009
Loan Agreement for Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project between Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Asian Development Bank dated 18 December 2009 Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) Dec 2009
Project Agreement for Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project between Asian Development Bank and Colombo Municipal Council dated 18 December 2009 Project/Program Agreements Dec 2009
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project Reports and Recommendations of the President Sep 2009
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project Design and Monitoring Frameworks Jul 2009

Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.

Title Document Type Document Date
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2022) Environmental Monitoring Reports Feb 2024
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Final Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2023) Environmental Monitoring Reports Feb 2024
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2022) Environmental Monitoring Reports Sep 2022
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2022) Social Monitoring Reports Aug 2022
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Monitoring Report (July-December 2021) Social Monitoring Reports Jul 2022
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2021) Environmental Monitoring Reports May 2022
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2021) Environmental Monitoring Reports Feb 2022
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Monitoring Report (January-June 2021) Social Monitoring Reports Feb 2022
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Monitoring Report (July-December 2020) Social Monitoring Reports Apr 2021
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2020) Environmental Monitoring Reports Apr 2021
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2020) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2020
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (January-June 2020) Social Monitoring Reports Jul 2020
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2020
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Social Monitoring Reports Nov 2019
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Pipe Laying at M26 Gravity Sewer Line in Mallikarama Road Supplementary Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Aug 2019
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) Environmental Monitoring Reports Aug 2019
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Mar 2019
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (July-December 2018) Social Monitoring Reports Mar 2019
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Pipe Laying at M26 Gravity Sewer Line in Mallikarama Road Resettlement Plan Resettlement Plans Feb 2019
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Environmental Monitoring Reports Aug 2018
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (January-June 2018) Social Monitoring Reports Jun 2018
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (July-December 2017) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2018
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2017) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2018
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (January-June 2017) Social Monitoring Reports Nov 2017
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: M26 Sewer Line - Mallikarama Road Supplementary Resettlement Plan Resettlement Planning Documents Oct 2017
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project - M26 Sewer Line-Railway Quarters Road in Maligawatta East: Supplementary Resettlement Plan Resettlement Planning Documents Oct 2017
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2017) Environmental Monitoring Reports Oct 2017
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2016) Environmental Monitoring Reports May 2017
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2016) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2017
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (July-December 2016) Social Monitoring Reports Jan 2017
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-December 2015) Environmental Monitoring Reports Feb 2016
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (January-December 2015) Social Monitoring Reports Dec 2015
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (July-December 2014) Social Monitoring Reports Feb 2015
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2014) Environmental Monitoring Reports Feb 2015
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2014) Environmental Monitoring Reports Sep 2014
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2013) Environmental Monitoring Reports Apr 2014
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Semi-Annual Social Safeguards Monitoring Report (July-December 2013) Social Monitoring Reports Apr 2014
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (January - June 2013) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2013
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Resettlement Plan (Draft) Resettlement Plans Oct 2012
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Short Resettlement Plan (Draft) Resettlement Plans May 2009

Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation

None currently available.


Related Publications

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Contracts Awarded

Contract Title Approval Number Contract Date Contractor | Address Executing Agency Total Contract Amount (US$) Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$)
11 INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS FOR DESIGN, SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR PERIOD OF MARCH 2018 TO MARCH 2019 Loan 2558 29 Aug 2018 VARIOUS | VARIOUS SRI LANKA Min of Provincial Councils, Local Gov't & Sports 418,440.00 415,086.00

Procurement Plan

Title Document Type Document Date
Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project: Procurement Plan Procurement Plans Aug 2017