ADB approved a multitranche financing facility (MFF) for the Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program for an aggregate amount not exceeding $300 million in July 2010.
Tranche 5 consists of: (i) Tbilisi Metro rehabilitation, including replacement of power distribution cabling and rehabilitation of ventilation system; (ii) development of a waste management plan for metro operation and maintenance; and (iii) consulting services for supervision of works, financial audit, and safeguards monitoring. The subcomponents are in line with the selection criteria of the MFF.
| Project Name | Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 5 | ||||
| Project Number | 42414-045 | ||||
| Country | Georgia |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Urban public transport |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | No gender elements | ||||
| Description | ADB approved a multitranche financing facility (MFF) for the Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program for an aggregate amount not exceeding $300 million in July 2010. Tranche 5 consists of: (i) Tbilisi Metro rehabilitation, including replacement of power distribution cabling and rehabilitation of ventilation system; (ii) development of a waste management plan for metro operation and maintenance; and (iii) consulting services for supervision of works, financial audit, and safeguards monitoring. The subcomponents are in line with the selection criteria of the MFF. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The government envisions that cities will drive economic growth and job creation, and emphasizes city cluster development and high-quality infrastructure and urban services. These are considered essential to increase the quality of life, investment, productivity, and competitiveness. This vision is shared by all municipalities, and the government has developed an urban and regional renewal strategy. Urban transport and other urban services constitute the core of this strategy. The supporting policy reform framework, actively implemented in Tbilisi under Tranche 1, promotes competition, private sector involvement, efficiency, fairness, transparency, environmental sustainability, value for money on capital investment, maintenance, and sound service provision. The sector roadmap prepared for the MFF comprises a sequenced investment plan for the period 2010-2020 for approximately $1.4 billion. Urban infrastructure priorities are to (i) complete and upgrade the road network; (ii) develop public and non-motorized transport to reduce pollution, noise, and traffic crashes; and (iii) improve living conditions in urban areas. These objectives are consistent with the country partnership strategy approved in 2014, and with ADB's sustainable transport objectives. The government is requesting ADB approval for a fifth tranche of the MFF to address urban infrastructure problems within the framework of the urban renewal strategy. | ||||
| Impact | Urban environment, local economy, and living conditions within urban areas in Georgia improved. | ||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Efficient, reliable, safe, and affordable urban transport services provided in Tbilisi urban area. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | Bids under evaluation. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Urban transport infrastructure extended, rehabilitated, and improved by MDF and Tbilisi City Municipality Institutional and management capacity of Tbilisi Transport Company strengthened. |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Ongoing. |
| Geographical Location | Tbilisi |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | C |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | This project is categorized as C for environment under ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) (2009). The project is not expected to cause any significant or permanent environmental impacts. In case some unforeseen impacts occur during the project implementation, the environment assessment and review framework would apply. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The project is categorized as C for land acquisition and resettlement. The project is not expected to include land acquisition and resettlement as defined under the ADB's SPS 2009. In case some unforeseen impacts occur during the project implementation, the land acquisition and resettlement framework would apply. |
| Indigenous Peoples | The project is categorized as C and is not expected to affect indigenous peoples as defined under the ADB's SPS 2009. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | Stakeholder communication strategy will be conducted in line with ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 which promotes proactive external relations and improved access to information about ADB operations for better development effectiveness. The policy promotes greater transparency and accountability by enabling ADB's stakeholders and especially people affected by development activities to better participate in the decisions that affect them. As this project is currently Category C for environment and involuntary resettlement, it is not considered likely that significant amounts of consultation and stakeholder communication will be necessary. However, in line with ADB''s SPS 2009 and ADB's Public Communications Policy 2011 , a mechanism will remain in place via the MDF Safeguards sub-unit (Environment and Resettlement) to act as focal point for any potential project-affected people and other stakeholders. |
| During Project Implementation | MDF is responsible for implementing and monitoring disclosure and dissemination of Project-related information. MDF will further extend the current mechanisms for feedback during project implementation. All communications will be made in Georgian language and contact details of MDFs focal point will systematically be provided. In addition, timely disclosure of Project information, as per ADB requirements (safeguards, procurement, monitoring reports, etc.) will be carried out throughout project implementation. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | Consultants will be recruited, as firms or individuals, to support the project implementation and capacity development in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2013, as amended from time to time). |
| Procurement | Procurement of civil works will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2015, as amended from time to time). |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Cesar Emilio Llorens Alvarez |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Urban Development and Water Division, CWRD |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia 12 Khazbegi Str. 0160 Tbilisi Georgia Municipal Development Fund of Georgia [email protected] 150, D. Agmashenebeli Ave., 0112 Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | 09 Oct 2017 |
| Approval | 07 Dec 2017 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 27 Sep 2018 |
Loan 3617-GEO
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 07 Dec 2017 | 19 Dec 2017 | 08 Mar 2018 | 18 Jul 2020 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 16.95 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 14.27 | 07 Dec 2017 | 11.17 | 0.00 | 84% |
| Counterpart | 2.68 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 07 Dec 2017 | 8.12 | 0.00 | 61% |
Project Data Sheets (PDS) contain summary information on the project or program. Because the PDS is a work in progress, some information may not be included in its initial version but will be added as it becomes available. Information about proposed projects is tentative and indicative.
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program – Tranche 5: Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2018) | Audited Project Financial Statements | Jun 2019 |
| Loan Agreement for Loan 3617-GEO: Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Project 5 | Agreements | Dec 2017 |
| Project Agreement for Loan 3617-GEO: Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Project 5 | Agreements | Dec 2017 |
| Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 5: Periodic Financing Request Report | Periodic Financing Request Reports | Nov 2017 |
| Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program – Tranche 5: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Oct 2017 |
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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| Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 5: Environmental Monitoring Report (January-June 2019) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Jul 2019 |
| Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 5: Environmental Monitoring Report (July-December 2018) | Environmental Monitoring Reports | Mar 2019 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
None currently available.
Related Publications
None currently available.
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ADB, Georgia Sign Loan for Tbilisi Metro Improvement Project
ADB today signed a $14.27 million loan agreement with the Government of Georgia to upgrade and improve the Tbilisi metro, which currently benefits over 300,000 commuters daily.
Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Waste Management Specialist | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 09 Aug 2018 | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Loan No. 3617-GEO: Sustainable Urban and Transport Investment Program – Tranche 5 [P42414-SUTIP5-ICB-1.01] | Invitation for Bids | Closed | 09 Mar 2018 | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Construction Management and Supervision of the Tbilisi Metro Rehabilitation | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 25 Nov 2017 | 25 Dec 2017 |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Contractor Address | Executing Agency | Contract Description | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION OF THE TBILISI METRO REHABILITATION | Loan 3617 | 23 Oct 2018 | JV OF ILF BERATENDE INGENIEURE & ILF GEO | FLURSTRASSE 55 8048 ZURICH SWITZERLAND | Min. of Regional Dev't.& Infrastructure of Georgia | Consulting Services | 1,177,695.00 | 978,039.00 |
Procurement Plan
None currently available.