Summary
The Project will assist the Government in achieving the objectives of the Initial Project by financing cost overruns related to the following Parts of the Initial Project:
Part A Initial Project Road: (a) The construction of the remaining sixty-two (62) kilometers (km) of the two-lane road section of about four hundred thirty (430) km from Choyr to the border near Zamyn-Uud; (b) The price adjustment for the contracts related to the construction of the road sections from (i) 35th Railway Crossing to 18th Khudag, and (ii) 18th Khudag to 62.2 km mile post.
Part D Area Development: (a) The price adjustment for contract related to the construction of the access road to Urgun Soum.
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| Project Name |
Regional Road Development Project - Supplementary |
| Project Number |
35377-023 |
| Country |
Mongolia |
| Project Status |
Closed |
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance |
Grant
Loan
|
| Source of Funding / Amount |
| Grant 0199-MON: Regional Road Development Project - Supplementary |
|---|
| Asian Development Fund |
US$ 16.00
million
|
| Loan 2621-MON: Regional Road Development Project - Supplementary |
|---|
| Asian Development Fund |
US$ 8.00
million
|
|
| Strategic Agendas |
Inclusive economic growth
|
| Drivers of Change |
|
| Sector / Subsector |
Transport
- Road transport (non-urban) |
| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming |
Some gender elements |
| Description |
The Project will assist the Government in achieving the objectives of the Initial Project by financing cost overruns related to the following Parts of the Initial Project: Part A Initial Project Road: (a) The construction of the remaining sixty-two (62) kilometers (km) of the two-lane road section of about four hundred thirty (430) km from Choyr to the border near Zamyn-Uud; (b) The price adjustment for the contracts related to the construction of the road sections from (i) 35th Railway Crossing to 18th Khudag, and (ii) 18th Khudag to 62.2 km mile post. Part D Area Development: (a) The price adjustment for contract related to the construction of the access road to Urgun Soum. |
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
The project would complement ADB's previous support for paving road sections along part of the north-south corridor linking Altanbulag at the Russian Federation border with Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, by extending the road corridor south to the border with the PRC. It would complete the first modern highway between Mongolia's economic centers and its main trading partners, and thereby significantly increase the country's capacity to access external markets and further develop its economy and reduce poverty. |
| Impact |
Regional and sustainable economic growth in Mongolia promoted |
Project Outcome
| Description of Outcome |
Efficiency and safety of domestic and international transit traffic between the PRC and the Russian Federation through Mongolia's north-south road transport corridor increased |
| Progress Toward Outcome |
--- |
| Implementation Progress |
|---|
| Description of Project Outputs |
1. About 428 km of the asphalt concrete road between Choyr and the PRC border in Zamyn-Uud built 2. Cross-border road transport facilitation plan implemented 3. Road safety improvement component implemented 4. Area development program implemented 5. Program on awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS and human trafficking on the north-south road corridor implemented |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) |
NP2 civil works completed The cross-border facilitation plan is being implemented by the Government via alternative arrangements without involving consulting services envisaged under this component Installed May 2014 and operational by 12 August 2014 Vehicle weight control on the project road introduced by 12 August 2014 Not implemented Two patrol vehicles equipped with breathe analyzers and speed monitoring equipment were procured. The patrol vehicles and breathe analyzers were handed over to the Traffic Police in December 2013 and the spped detector was handed over in January 2014 Training was not conducted as the existing training of police was sufficient Construction completed and opened to traffic. Construction of AR1 completed. AR2 is expected to be completed by 30 June 2015 using government funding Training was provided to 60 local workers of which 40 semi-skilled equipment operators in May 2007 Services cancelled Implemented under the TA. Implemented under the TA Implemented under the TA Implemented under the TA |
| Geographical Location |
Mongolia |
Safeguard Categories
| Environment |
B |
| Involuntary Resettlement |
C |
| Indigenous Peoples |
C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
| Environmental Aspects |
The original loan is classified as environmental category B. The environmental impact assessment (EIA) was undertaken through broad-based public consultations, and the summary EIA was circulated to the Board and made public on the ADB website on 5 March 2004. The EIA was approved by the Ministry of Nature and Environment on 12 May 2004 and concluded that the project will have no major adverse impacts on the environment. As there has been no change in scope or design, the approved EIA is still applicable. There will be no additional environmental impacts apart from those identified in the approved EIA. During project implementation, the government will continue to implement the mitigating measures stipulated in the EIA. |
| Involuntary Resettlement |
Social aspects remain unchanged from the original loan. The land to be acquired for the project and temporary use of land for construction will not involve any removal of structures or affect private landowners. The land is state owned, and is waste land. The project remains category C for involuntary resettlement and for indigenous peoples safeguard aspects. |
| Indigenous Peoples |
The project will not affect any ethnic minority groups. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation |
|---|
| During Project Design |
During the initial project preparation, consultations were held with the Government, civil society, local communities, and other external aid agencies on major issues such as project alternatives, route alignment, social and environmental impacts, and project benefits for local communities. The consultations revealed a high degree of public support for the Project. Stakeholder participation and consultation will continue during project implementation under the area development component. |
| During Project Implementation |
Stakeholder participation will commence after additional financial arrangements for the construction of all road sections of the main road have been finalized. A consulting firm will be recruited to help the government to continue the stakeholder participation process providing training for small enterprises, skills development, and support for vulnerable groups. Consultations will start in April 2010 and stakeholder participation discussions will be conducted on an intermittent basis until the end of 2010. |
Business Opportunities
| Consulting Services |
Consultants have been recruited in line with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time) under the main Loan 2087 MON. The Government has financed consultants for detailed design engineering. ADB financed consultants for construction supervision. |
| Procurement |
All procurement to be financed under ADB supplementary financing assistance will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2007, as amended from time to time). |
Responsible Staff
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Li Cai |
| Responsible ADB Department |
East Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division |
Transport and Communications Division, EARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Roads, Transportation, Construction and Urban Development
15170 Barilgachdyn Talbai
3 Chingeltei District
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
|
Timetable
| Concept Clearance |
27 Aug 2009 |
| Fact Finding |
24 Aug 2009
to 28 Aug 2009 |
| MRM |
28 Aug 2009 |
| Approval |
30 Mar 2010 |
| Last Review Mission |
-
|
| Last PDS Update |
27 Mar 2015 |
Grant 0199-MON
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 30 Mar 2010 |
14 Apr 2010 |
16 Jun 2010 |
30 Jun 2013 |
31 Dec 2014 |
30 Mar 2015 |
| Financing Plan |
Grant Utilization
|
|
Total (Amount in US$ million) |
Date |
ADB |
Others |
Net Percentage |
| Project Cost |
16.00 |
Cumulative Contract Awards |
| ADB |
16.00 |
30 Mar 2010 |
16.00 |
0.00
|
100% |
| Counterpart |
0.00 |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| Cofinancing |
0.00 |
30 Mar 2010 |
16.00 |
0.00
|
100% |
Loan 2621-MON
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 30 Mar 2010 |
14 Apr 2010 |
16 Jun 2010 |
30 Jun 2013 |
31 Dec 2014 |
31 Jul 2015 |
| Financing Plan |
Loan Utilization
|
|
Total (Amount in US$ million) |
Date |
ADB |
Others |
Net Percentage |
| Project Cost |
8.00 |
Cumulative Contract Awards |
| ADB |
8.00 |
30 Mar 2010 |
7.34 |
0.00
|
100% |
| Counterpart |
0.00 |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| Cofinancing |
0.00 |
30 Mar 2010 |
7.34 |
0.00
|
100% |
| Status of Covenants |
|---|
| Category |
Sector |
Safeguards |
Social |
Financial |
Economic |
Others |
| Rating |
Satisfactory |
-
|
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
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None currently available.
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