Georgia : Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 3 (Additional Financing)
The Project, financed from the multitranche finance facility (MFF) for Georgia Road Corridor Investment Program, provides additional financing of $140 million for Loan 2560-GEO (the original project). Its main components are: (i) constructing Kobuleti Bypass (a new 28 km two-lane bypass road skirting Kobuleti and expanding to four lanes, a 6 km section of an existing two-lane road between Kobuleti and Batumi, along the Black Sea coast toward the Turkish border); (ii) strengthening asset management capacity of the Roads Department; and (iii) improving road safety.The additional financing will be used for expenditures related to civil works (road construction component), consulting services for construction supervision, and project administration by the executing agency.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Lisack, Valerie
Central and West Asia Department
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Country/Economy
Georgia -
Modality
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Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 3 (Additional Financing) | ||||
| Project Number | 41122-043 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Georgia |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender | No gender elements | ||||
| Description | The Project, financed from the multitranche finance facility (MFF) for Georgia Road Corridor Investment Program, provides additional financing of $140 million for Loan 2560-GEO (the original project). Its main components are: (i) constructing Kobuleti Bypass (a new 28 km two-lane bypass road skirting Kobuleti and expanding to four lanes, a 6 km section of an existing two-lane road between Kobuleti and Batumi, along the Black Sea coast toward the Turkish border); (ii) strengthening asset management capacity of the Roads Department; and (iii) improving road safety.The additional financing will be used for expenditures related to civil works (road construction component), consulting services for construction supervision, and project administration by the executing agency. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The additional financing for the Project will be used for completing the original project's civil works (i.e., Kobuleti Bypass), construction supervision, and contract administration. Completing this road is vital for realizing the full value of its first 15 km, currently under construction (Contract 1). Moreover, the return on other transport investments in Batumi and Poti ports, and the East-West highway connecting Tbilisi to the ports and the Black Sea beaches, will be lower without completing the Bypass. | ||||
| Impact | Increase in subregional trade and tourism revenues |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Improvement of the subregional road network |
| Progress Toward Outcome | The loan was closed on 29 September 2019. Any expenditures incurred after the loan closing date was financed by the government. Lot 2 (km 12.4 - km 31.2) main construction works have been completed and the project road was opened to traffic on 25 June 2018. The Taking Over Certificate was issued in August 2018. The defects notification period (DNP) was extended until 31 March 2020. Lot 1 road lighting works were completed on 15 April 2019. DNP was completed on 15 May 2020. Lot 2 road lighting works which started on 18 April 2019 were completed in September 2019. DNP was completed on 18 December 2020. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | A 33.6 km two-lane bypass road detouring Kobuleti Strengthening of asset management capacity Improvement of road safety Detailed design of Kharagauli-Chumateleti road Feasibility study, detailed engineering design, and safeguard works for Batumi Bypass-Sarpi section (E-70 road) Detailed design and safeguard works for Khevi-Argveta section (E-60 highway) Feasibility study, detailed design, and safeguard works for Tbilisi Bypass road Rehabilitation of approximately 12.18 km of local roads |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Lot 2 (km 12.4 - km 31.2) main construction works have been completed and the project road was opened to traffic on 25 June 2018. The Taking Over Certificate was issued in August 2018. The defects notification period (DNP) was extended until 31 March 2020. Lot 1 road lighting works were completed on 15 April 2019. DNP was completed on 15 May 2020. Lot 2 road lighting works which started on 18 April 2019 were completed in September 2019. DNP was completed on 18 December 2020. A national Road Asset Management Specialist (RAMS) consultant was engaged in Dec 2018 (contract partly financed from L3520-GEO) to carry out the development of the road asset management system, PBM, bridge maintenance, iRAP and national tolling strategy. Detailed design of Kharagauli-Chumateleti road: The contract with Kocks Consult Gmbh (GER) was signed on 13 February 2017 and the contract was completed on 31 October 2018. Under Loan 3524-GEO, the contract for Section 1 was signed in December 2017 and contract for Section 2 was signed in December 2018. Feasibility study, detailed engineering design, and safeguard works for Batumi Bypass-Sarpi section (E-70 road): The contract with JV Spea Engineering S.p.A. and IRD Engineering S.R.L. (ITA) was signed on 24 October 2017. The final report for Activity 1 was submitted in September 2019. Since L2843-GEO will be closing on 29 Sep 2019, a minor change was approved under L3520-GEO in March 2019 to transfer the financing of Activity 2 (detailed design and preparation of EIA and LARP). Due to COVID-19 pandemic, completion of Activity 2 (detailed design) has been delayed. Detailed design and safeguard works for Khevi-Argveta section (E-60 highway): The contract with JV IRD Engineering S.R.L. and Spea Engineering S.p.A. (ITA) was signed on 27 March 2017 and the contract was completed on 29 September 2019. Feasibility study, detailed design, and safeguard works for Tbilisi Bypass road: The contract with JV Anas International Enterprise S.p.A., Gestione Progetti Ingegneria srl, and IRD Engineering S.R.L. (ITA) was signed on 1 June 2017. Activity 1 (feasibility study) and Activity 3 (develop an optimal financing strategy) have been completed. Since L2843-GEO will be closing on 29 Sep 2019, a minor change was approved under L3715-GEO in September 2019 to transfer the financing of Activity 2 (detailed design). Completion of detailed design is expected by 2021. Rehabilitation of approximately 12.18 km of local roads connected to the Kobuleti Bypass road project completed in 2018. |
| Geographical Location | Ajaria, Batumi, K'obulet'i, Kobuletis Raioni |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | Same as principal Loan 2560-GEO. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | Same as principal Loan 2560-GEO. |
| Indigenous Peoples | Project is classified as Category C (same as in principal Loan 2560) |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | Consultations were carried out with all the stakeholders during program preparation. As an integral part of the safeguards planning, affected communities and affected persons were directly and fully involved in the project preparation and during the design. All stakeholders were informed about the project, and the stream of information will continue during the implementation of the project. Extensive consultation events were arranged at various stages of social and resettlement project preparationalternative alignment feasibility study, cadastral survey of affected lands, land census survey, socioeconomic survey, and targeted consultation meetings with affected people and local stakeholder organizations and individuals. Consultations were also held at various levels of government offices such as the Department of Roads (including its resettlement division), the National Agency for Public Registry under the Ministry of Justice, local governments at the rayon (district municipality) level, gamgebeli (governors), property recognition committees in the rayon, and sacrebulo (representative local autonomous bodies). |
| During Project Implementation | Stakeholder participation and consultation is continuing. The Roads Department has consultants to regularly monitor the activities of the contractor in relation to the LARP and EMP, to coordinate with the local governments, and ensure that the grievance redress mechanism is properly functioning. An independent external monitor conducts biannual consultations with local people and reports to RD and ADB. A grievance redress mechanism is in place and RD has appointed two field officers for regular consultation with the communities and other parties and report the outcomes to ADB through the monthly progress reports. Implementation progress are disclosed at the ADB website. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | Same consulting services requirements as that of the principal Loan 2560 GEO. |
| Procurement | Same procurement requirements as that of the principal Loan 2560 GEO. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Lisack, Valerie |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, CWRD |
| Executing Agencies |
Road Department - Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 29 May 2009 |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | 16 Dec 2011 |
| Approval | 22 Dec 2011 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 28 Dec 2020 |
Loan 2843-GEO
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 22 Dec 2011 | 18 Apr 2012 | 13 Jun 2012 | 31 Dec 2015 | 29 Sep 2019 | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 165.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 140.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 83.22 | 0.00 | 100% |
| Counterpart | 25.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 83.22 | 0.00 | 100% |
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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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| Road Corridor Investment Program (Multitranche Financing Facility and Tranche 3): Program Completion Report | Project/Program Completion Reports | Dec 2021 |
| Multitranche Financing Facility for the Road Corridor Investment Program (Tranches 1 & 3): Updated Facility Administration Manual | Facility Administration Manual | Sep 2019 |
| Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 3 (Additional Financing): Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Sep 2019 |
| Loan Agreement for Road Corridor Investment Program - Project 1 between Georgia and Asian Development Bank dated 18 April 2012 | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Apr 2012 |
| Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 3 (Additional Financing) | Project/Program Administration Manual | Dec 2011 |
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.
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Georgia: Road Corridor Investment Program, (Multitranche Financing Facility and Tranche 3) | Validations of Project Completion Reports | Dec 2022 |
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Developing Georgia’s Transport Corridors
ADB supports the development of Georgia’s transport corridors from the East-West Highway to the North-South Corridor to help grow its economy by improving local and regional connectivity and making travel faster and safer for locals and tourists.
Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| International Design-Review Consultant | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Loan No. 2843-GEO: Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 3 (Additional Financing) [RCIP/CW/NCB-01] | Invitation for Bids | Closed |
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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| LIGHTING OF KOBULETI BYPASS ROAD, KM0 000-KM12 400 | Loan 2843 | 26 Sep 2018 | JAVA LLC | KVISHKHETI STR. #6 TBILISI GEORGIA | Road Dept-Min.of Reg. Devt. and Infrastructure | 1,288,478.00 | 1,088,190.00 |
| FS & DED, EIA, DETAILED LARP, & BID DOCS FOR CONST RUCTION OF BATUMI BYPASS-SARPI (BORDER OF TURKEY) SECTION OF INTERNATIONAL E-70 ROAD | Loan 2843 | 24 Nov 2017 | JV SPEA ENGINEERING SPA & IRD ENGINEERING SRL | VIA ALBERTO BERGAMINI 50 ROME ITALY | Road Dept-Min.of Reg. Devt. and Infrastructure | 3,557,738.00 | 2,786,223.00 |
| Preparation of Feasibility Study & Detailed Design for E-60 Hway Section from Natakhtari to Rustavi (Tbilisi Bypass) | Loan 2843 | 09 Jun 2017 | JV Anas Intl, Gestione Progetti & IRD Engr | Via Giovanni Giolitti, 00185 Rome, Italy | Road Dept-Min.of Reg. Devt. and Infrastructure | 9,675,880.00 | 8,321,519.00 |
| Preparation of Detailed Design for Rehabilitation of Dzirula-Kharagauli-Moliti-Pona-Chumateleti Secondary Road Section (50 Km) | Loan 2843 | 15 Mar 2017 | Kocks Consult GmbH | Stegemannstr 32-38 D-56068 Koblenz Germany | Road Department - Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure | 2,175,507.00 | — |
| Preparation of Detailed Design for New Construction of Khevi-Ubisa-Shorapani-Argveta Section (E60 Highway Route), Bidding Documents, EIA, and Detailed LARP | Loan 2843 | 31 Mar 2017 | IRD Engineering SRL JV Spea Engineering Spa | 51 Via Michele Mercati 00197 Rome Italy | Road Department - Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure | 14,552,552.15 | — |
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 3 (Additional Financing): Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Sep 2019 |