Nepal: Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project (formerly Civil Aviation Airport Development Project)
ADB is helping Nepal improve its airports and civil aviation safety standards. The project will construct new taxiways and a new power supply system at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and upgrade its terminal facilities. Three domestic airports - Lukla, Rara, and Simikot - will receive communication equipment, visual approach aids, and weather equipment.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Chong, Sin Wai
South Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Nepal -
Modality
- Grant
- Loan
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Sector
- Transport
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Project Name | Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project (formerly Civil Aviation Airport Development Project) | ||||||||
Project Number | 38349-013 | ||||||||
Country / Economy | Nepal |
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Project Status | Closed | ||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan |
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Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development Private sector development |
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Sector / Subsector | Transport / Air transport |
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Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | No gender elements | ||||||||
Description | The Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project will enhance safety and capacity at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and three remote domestic airports--Lukla, Rara, and Simikot. TIA's airfield side infrastructure will be reconfigured and upgraded to international safety standards, including provision or construction of (i) about 1,400 meters (m) of new main taxiways and link taxiways, (ii) runway end safety area and extension, (iii) runway approach lights, (iv) an instrument landing system localizer, (v) an uninterrupted power supply system for essential airfield and security area lights, (vi) air traffic communication equipment,(vii) additional international and domestic aircraft parking apron area, and (viii) upgrading of rescue and fire fighting system. TIA's terminal infrastructure will be rehabilitated with the existing international terminal refurnished and upgraded, and a new temporary domestic terminal of about 10,000 square meters (m2) constructed. Basic safety improvements at the three remote domestic airports include a visual approach guidance system and abbreviated precision approach path indicator at Lukla airport, and runway threshold identifiers and runway end lights, air traffic control equipment, and meteorological equipment at Simikot and Rara airports. The Project will also improve overall sector management by implementing a 3-year capacity development program for the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). CAAN's organizational and management capacity will be strengthened by updating the existing regulations, developing a strategy to adapt the regulatory framework based on international standards, improving human resources development, upgrading the financial and management information system, implementing a systematic maintenance program, and identifying viable opportunities for private sector participation for future airport infrastructure development and maintenance. |
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Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Due to the challenging terrain in Nepal, air transport is an important part of the country's overall transport system, providing access to many remote towns and villages in the mountainous areas. Nepal's natural landscape and cultural heritage offer tourism development potential. A safe and reliable air transport system is vital to achieving the Government's tourism development targets, and therefore receiving the economic benefits. TIA is the country's only international airport and safety concerns urgently need to be addressed. TIA's airside facilities, runways, taxiways, apron, and communication navigation surveillance equipment are not fully compliant with international safety standards and recommended practices. The Project will provide improvements to address the current safety issues and capacity constraints. The domestic airports in Lukla, Rara, and Simikot serve remote areas that are otherwise inaccessible by road, and air transport is an essential mode of communications for both the local communities and tourists. These airports will support tourism development and need urgent rehabilitation and upgrading. The Project will upgrade and improve communication equipment, visual approach aids, and weather equipment. CAAN is responsible for the administration of civil aviation in Nepal and is essentially functioning well. However, further institutional enhancement, especially in its operational efficiency and management capacity, is necessary to effectively handle the expected demand of greater air transport traffic in the medium term. Overall, the Project is to address major factors hindering the future growth of the air transport subsector by improving safety to international standards, easing capacity constraints, and enhancing CAAN's organizational effectiveness. |
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Impact | Improved transport connectivity in Nepal. |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Improved safety and capacity at TIA; enhanced safety at the remote domestic airports at Lukla, Rara and Simikot; and improved institutional capacity of CAAN. |
Progress Toward Outcome | Following outputs have been finalized by CAAN: Civil Aviation Act, National Air Transport Development Plan and Due diligence studies for private sector participation. CAAN will finalize the Corporate Business Plan and Human Resources Development Plan. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | TIA's airside reconfigured for safety, landside infrastructure improved, and the CNS/ATM equipment upgraded Basic safety infrastructure improved at the remote domestic airports in Lukla, Rara, and Simikot CAAN's organizational and management capabilities enhanced |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | The ICB-01 contract was terminated from 27 Dec 2016 with overall physical progress of 17.39% . Remaining works are packaged into 3 NCB contract packages - NCB-02: International Terminal Building Expansion awarded in August 2017, physical progress is 18.85%; NCB-01: Runway Extension awarded in October 2017; and NCB-03: Utility Works in October 2017, physical progress is 29.48%. All works under ICB-02 is completed. same as above Equipment (VAGS and A-PAPI) have been installed in Lukla airport and are operational. At Rara and Simikot airports, supply of Snow Plough and fire fighting equipment are completed. Supply of AFL and supply of CNS/ATM equipment is completed. Meteorological Authority is working on getting a full laboratory set up to enable the certification of RVR data. |
Geographical Location | Simikot Airport, Talcha Airport, Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | C |
Indigenous Peoples | C |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | Complied. |
Involuntary Resettlement | NA. |
Indigenous Peoples | NA. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Various level consultation with concerned stakeholders were done during project design. |
During Project Implementation | All concerned Project stakeholders are being communicated, consulted,and keep on board during the Project implementation in making the project related decision and as and when needed. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | All consultants under the Project were recruited in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants. For detail design and supervision (DSC), a firm of international consultants was recruited using quality- and cost-based selection procedures, with full technical proposal and a 90:10 proportion of quality to cost. For the development and implementation of the capacity development program, a firm of international consultants was recruited using quality- and cost-based selection procedures, with full technical proposal and a 90:10 proportion of quality to cost. Under grant component of the Project 2 consulting packages have already been procured and are in different stages of implementation. The DSC contract expired on March 2017. Recruitment of new construction supervision consultant (CSC) is ongoing. The CSC will be recruited following Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method using full technical proposal. |
Procurement | All procurements to be financed under the Project were carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines updated from time to time. International competitive bidding (ICB) was used for procurement of works estimated to cost more than $1.0 million and for goods estimated to cost more than $500,000. Under loan component of the Project 1 works package (ICB-01) and 1 goods package (ICB-02) have been procured. Goods package is completed but works package is terminated. Re-procurement of outstanding works will also be carried out in the same way however, for International competitive bidding (ICB) for procurement of works, a threshold of $10.0 million will be adopted as per the recent modification. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Chong, Sin Wai |
Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, SARD |
Executing Agencies |
Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Mr. Dhurba Dass Bhochhibhoya [email protected] P.O. Box No. 284, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 27 Jul 2009 |
Fact Finding | 19 Jul 2009 to 29 Jul 2009 |
MRM | 25 Aug 2009 |
Approval | 23 Nov 2009 |
Last Review Mission | - |
PDS Creation Date | 03 Aug 2009 |
Last PDS Update | 03 Jul 2019 |
Grant 0181-NEP
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
23 Nov 2009 | 25 May 2010 | 06 Dec 2010 | 30 Jun 2015 | 31 Dec 2018 | 29 Oct 2019 |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 10.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 10.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 9.04 | 0.00 | 90% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 9.04 | 0.00 | 90% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 2581-NEP
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
23 Nov 2009 | 25 May 2010 | 06 Dec 2010 | 30 Jun 2015 | 31 Dec 2018 | 29 Oct 2019 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 82.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 70.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 28.26 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 12.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 28.26 | 0.00 | 100% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
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Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project: Project Completion Report | Project/Program Completion Reports | Aug 2020 |
Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project | Proactive Integrity Reviews (PIR) | May 2014 |
Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project | Procurement Plans | Mar 2014 |
Financing Agreement for Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project between Nepal and ADB dated 25 May 2010 | Financing Agreement | Jan 2010 |
Project Agreement for Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project between ADB and Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal dated 25 May 2010 | Project/Program Agreements | Jan 2010 |
Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Oct 2009 |
Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project | Design and Monitoring Frameworks | Aug 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 |
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Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (March 2016-February 2017) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Feb 2017 |
Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (March 2015-February 2016) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Feb 2016 |
Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project: Environmental Monitoring Report (March 2014-February 2015) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Mar 2015 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Nepal: Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project | Validations of Project Completion Reports | Apr 2021 |
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Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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Loan/Grant Nos. 2581/0181-NEP: Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project [ATCEP/NCB-03] | Invitation for Bids | Closed | 21 Jun 2017 | 19 Jul 2017 |
Loan No. 2581-NEP: Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project [ATCEP/2017-01] | Invitation for Bids | Closed | 14 Mar 2017 | 20 Apr 2017 |
Loan No. 2581-NEP: Air Transport Capacity Enhancing Project | Prequalified applicants | Archived | 31 Mar 2012 |
Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION CONSULTANT | Grant 0181 | 12 Jul 2018 | INTERCONTINENTAL CONSULTANTS & TECHNOCRATS | A-8 GREEN PARK NEW DELHI INDIA | Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal | 979,950.00 | — |
RUNWAY EXTENSION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS AT TIA | Loan 2581 | 21 Nov 2017 | SHANXI CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING (GROUP) CORP | 9 XINGJIAN ROAD, TAIYUAN, SHANXI CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal | 4,761,424.00 | 4,761,424.00 |
UTILITY WORKS AT TIA | Loan 2581 | 06 Nov 2017 | M/S ASHISH-PRERA (JV) | GPO BOX NO. 20732, NAYABATO LALITPUR NEPAL | Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal | 1,840,970.00 | 1,840,970.00 |
INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL BUILDING EXPANSION & RECONFIGURATION AND ASSOCIATED WORKS AT TIA | Loan 2581 | 05 Sep 2017 | M/S SHARMA-PRERA-ASHISH (JV) | GPO BOX NO. 20732, NAYABATO LALITPUR NEPAL | Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal | 7,523,466.00 | 7,392,943.00 |
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project | Procurement Plans | Mar 2014 |