Georgia : Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1

Sovereign Project | 42414-023

The program targets investments in urban transport and related urban transport services across main cities in Georgia. This will improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion and

promote sustainable, safe, reliable and efficient transport.

Tranche 1 subprojects are as follows:

(i)Tbilisi metro extension (Vazha Pshavela avenue);

(ii)Anaklia Costal Improvement; and

(iii)Road improvements in Mestia.

Project Name Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1
Project Number 42414-023
Country / Economy Georgia
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan
Source of Funding / Amount
Loan 2655-GEO: MFF - Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1
Asian Development Fund US$ 85.00 million
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Sector / Subsector

Transport / Transport policies and institutional development - Urban public transport - Urban roads and traffic management

Gender Effective gender mainstreaming
Description

The program targets investments in urban transport and related urban transport services across main cities in Georgia. This will improve connectivity, reduce traffic congestion and

promote sustainable, safe, reliable and efficient transport.

Tranche 1 subprojects are as follows:

(i)Tbilisi metro extension (Vazha Pshavela avenue);

(ii)Anaklia Costal Improvement; and

(iii)Road improvements in Mestia.

Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy

Georgia has a population of only 4.62 million but is one of the most urbanized countries in the Caucasus. Urban areas are the pillars of economic growth and account for 53% of the

total population, nearly 2.5 million people. Urban areas can be divided into three groups: (i) the conurbation of Tbilisi and the adjacent city of Rustavi; (ii) the main secondary cities of Batumi, Gori, Kutaisi, and Poti; and (iii) cities with high tourism potential such as Anaklia, Borjomi, Gudauri, and Mestia. Although they differ in size, they all have common transport problems: rising traffic congestion, pollution, poor and inappropriate road infrastructure and highly inefficient urban transport systems.

Impact

Improved urban environment, local economy, and better living conditions within urban areas.

Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Efficient, reliable, and affordable urban transport services provided in relevant cities.

Progress Toward Outcome Closing date extended until 18 July 2020.
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

Urban transport infrastructure extended, rehabilitated and improved by MDF and relevant municipalities.

Institutional and management capacity of MDF and relevant municipalities strengthened.

Establishment of skilled and experienced units to oversee the management and the implementation of the program in MDF and the relevant municipalities.

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

Completed.

Partially completed.

Achieved.

Achieved as part of Tbilisi Urban Transport Forum (2014).

Completed.

Completed.

Completed with another donor.

Under implementation with another donor.

Under implementation with another donor.

Completed.

Achieved in 2014. Financed by local government.

Ongoing.

Including study tour, and visit to Tbilisi by transport experts.

Ongoing (not yet due).

Not yet due.

Not yet due.

Completed.

Completed.

Works completed in 2017.

Ongoing.

Project cancelled at Government request in 2012.

Partially achieved.

FS performed in 2011.

Detailed design is financed under L2879/2880-GEO: SUTIP, Tranche 2.

Achieved in 2014 for all subprojects prepared under SUTIP1.

Works completed in 2012.

Geographical Location Anaklia, Jvari, Mestia, Mestia, Rustavi, Tbilisi, Tsalenjikha, Zugdidi, Zugdidi
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement C
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects An environmental assessment and review framework was approved by the government on 16 April 2010. The initial environmental examinations for the captioned subprojects have been carried out. The environment classification for tranche 1 is B as its subprojects will not have significant irreversible or permanent negative environmental impacts during or after construction. MDF will require/required the contractors to refine and implement the environmental management plan (EMP) prepared in the initial environmental examination, included in the environmental assessment and review framework. EMP is/will be an integral part of construction contracts.
Involuntary Resettlement A land acquisition and resettlement framework was approved by the government on 6 February 2010. It specifies compensation eligibility and entitlements; land acquisition and resettlement-related conditions for subproject implementation; and mechanisms for the preparation of land acquisition and resettlement plans for subprojects entailing land acquisition and resettlement. The resettlement classification for tranche 1 is C as no land acquisition and involuntarily resettlement is envisaged for the subprojects.
Indigenous Peoples The investment program area does not include communities that may be defined as indigenous peoples under ADB's Safeguards Policy Statement (2009). The indigenous peoples' impact classification for the MFF and all tranche subprojects is C.
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation

Project stakeholder is Municipal Development Fund of Georgia (MDF). Its responsibilities include:

i) Overseeing the implementation of the investment program; ii) Checking and guiding safeguards compliance; iii) Monitoring and evaluating the implementation progress and impact; iv) Directing construction supervision; v) Coordinating among government agencies; vi) Overseeing the implementation of the institutional strengthening and capacity development; vii) Consolidating and preparing periodic reports for the investment program; viii) Making requests for disbursements; ix) Recruitment of additional staff and consultants, as necessary, to prepare and manage the program; x) Preparation of annual budget estimates for activities under the investment program for their eventual approval; xi) Procurement of consulting services, works and goods; xii) Ensuring subprojects compliance with safeguards and acquisition of land; xiii) Supervising detailed designs and feasibility studies; xiv) Preparation of the periodic financing requests (PFRs) for their submission to ADB.

Business Opportunities
Consulting Services

The following consulting services packages have been recruited by MDF, mainly using QCBS 90:10 method:

(i) Mestia Road Improvement Construction. The contract has been extended to cover the 12 months defect notification period which ended on 31 December 2012.

(ii) Tbilisi Metro extension EPCM (contracted).

(iii) Tbilisi Gorgasali Road EPCM (terminated).

(iv) Anaklia Coastal Improvement EPCM, phases 1 and 2 (contracted, subproject financed under Tranche 1 (phase 1) and Tranche 3 (phase 2)).

(v) Tbilisi-Rustavi Urban Road Link EPCM (contracted, subproject financed under Tranche 2 (sections 2 and 3) and Tranche 3 (section 2)).

(vi) Tbilisi Mtkvari Bridge EPCM (terminated)

(vii) Batumi Coastal Improvement feasibility study (completed, subproject envisaged for Tranche 4).

(viii) Financial auditor for FY 2010-2013 (contracted).

(ix) Financial auditor for FY 2014-2018 (contracted).

Individual consultants were already recruited, and several others still needs to be recruited at very short term to increase MDF capacity on safeguards implementation and monitoring, and conduct review of the detailed design, bidding documents, and BOQ. Once the construction is in full speed, these experts will be also requested to conduct regular random checks and ensure that design, technology, technical specifications, and cost estimates proposed and being supervised by EPCM consultants are appropriate and correct.

Procurement

The following are the status of the subprojects included in tranche 1:

(i) Mestia Road ($19.3 million, inclusive of taxes) improvement project has been completed in 2011 and the defect liability period ended on 31 December 2012.

(ii) Anaklia Coastal Improvement Phase 1 ($9.4 million, inclusive of taxes). The revised bid evaluation report was approved by ADB on 9 May 2013, and contract awarded on 12 June 2013.

(iii) Tbilisi Metro extension ($37.39 million, inclusive of taxes). The civil works contract was awarded in March 2015.

(iv) Design, Supply and Installation of Ventilator and Accessory Equipment in Tbilisi Metro. The contract has been signed in December 2018.

Responsible ADB Officer Tskhvitava, Avtandil
Responsible ADB Department Central and West Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Georgia Resident Mission (GRM)
Executing Agencies
Municipal Development Fund of Georgia
Timetable
Concept Clearance 01 Mar 2010
Fact Finding 14 Mar 2010 to 23 Mar 2010
MRM 14 May 2010
Approval 21 Jul 2010
Last Review Mission -
PDS Creation Date 26 Jul 2010
Last PDS Update 27 Sep 2018

Loan 2655-GEO

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
21 Jul 2010 05 Aug 2010 29 Sep 2010 31 Dec 2016 18 Jul 2020 28 Apr 2021
Financing Plan Loan Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 100.00 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 85.00 08 Aug 2022 78.74 0.00 100%
Counterpart 15.00 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 0.00 08 Aug 2022 78.74 0.00 100%
Status of Covenants
Category Sector Safeguards Social Financial Economic Others
Rating - Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory - Satisfactory

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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
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranches 1 and 2: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2021) Environmental Monitoring Reports Sep 2021
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2017) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2018
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program – Tranche 1: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2017) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2017
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2016) Environmental Monitoring Reports Aug 2016
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2015) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2016
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2015) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jul 2015
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program (Tranche 1) - Extension of the Tbilisi Metro Line 2 and Creation of University Station Project: Initial Environmental Examination Initial Environmental Examination Dec 2014
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2014) Environmental Monitoring Reports Dec 2014
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1 Initial Environmental Examination Jun 2014
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1: Environmental Monitoring Report (June 2013 - January 2014) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2014
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1 Environment Compliance Audit Reports Sep 2013
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2013) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jun 2013
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program — Tranche 1: Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Secondary Road Zugdidi-Jvari-Mestia-Lasdili (January 2013) Environmental Monitoring Reports Jan 2013

Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation

None currently available.


Related Publications

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan Firm - Consulting Closed
Engineering Review and Detail Design of the Road Connecting Marshal Gelovani Avenue to Mukhran Machavariani Street Firm - Consulting Closed
Supervision of the Construction of Road Junction on the Tbilisi Marshal Gelovani Avenue and Road Connecting Marshal Gelovani Avenue to Mukhran Machavariani Stree Firm - Consulting Closed
International Road Specialist Individual - Consulting Closed

Contracts Awarded

Contract Title Approval Number Contract Date Contractor | Address Executing Agency Total Contract Amount (US$) Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$)
DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND INSTALLATION OF VENTILATORS AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT Loan 2655 26 Dec 2018 JV DOGUS INSAAT VE TICARET & ELSITEL | RUZGARLIBAHCE MAHALLESI, CUMHURIYET CADDESI NO: 2; 34810 KAVACIK-BEYKOZ TURKEY Municipal Development Fund of Georgia 5,000,739.17 4,846,146.63
PREPARATION OF SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY PLAN Loan 2655 09 Sep 2019 JV RAMBOLL DANM, IRD ENG. & CITY INS.GEO | HANNEMANNS ALLE 53 COPEN,DEN.LUNGOTEVERE DELLE NAVI 30, IT, KURDIANI 6/28, TBILIS DENMARK Municipal Development Fund of Georgia 2,083,989.18 1,749,448.03

Procurement Plan

Title Document Type Document Date
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 1: Procurement Plan Procurement Plans Oct 2018