Sri Lanka : Local Government Enhancement Sector Project
The project will improve the effective delivery of local infrastructure and services by local authorities in less-developed areas of Sri Lanka. Under the project, about 100 local authorities selected in seven provinces (excluding the Northern and Eastern provinces), whose reform plans are reviewed and confirmed by the government, will implement subprojects for roads and bridges, water supply and sanitation, drainage, solid waste management, and other basic facilities, including building or enhancing health-care centers and public markets. The project will support the institutional strengthening of the local authorities for improved and sustainable service delivery through business process reengineering and the development of their information technology (IT) systems.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Dabare, Krishanthi
South Asia Department
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Country/Economy
Sri Lanka -
Modality
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Sector
- Water and other urban infrastructure and services
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Project Name | Local Government Enhancement Sector Project | ||||||||||||
Project Number | 42459-013 | ||||||||||||
Country / Economy | Sri Lanka |
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Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan Technical Assistance |
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Source of Funding / Amount |
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Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development |
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Sector / Subsector |
Transport / Urban roads and traffic management Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Other urban services - Urban policy, institutional and capacity development - Urban sanitation - Urban solid waste management - Urban water supply |
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Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||||||
Description | The project will improve the effective delivery of local infrastructure and services by local authorities in less-developed areas of Sri Lanka. Under the project, about 100 local authorities selected in seven provinces (excluding the Northern and Eastern provinces), whose reform plans are reviewed and confirmed by the government, will implement subprojects for roads and bridges, water supply and sanitation, drainage, solid waste management, and other basic facilities, including building or enhancing health-care centers and public markets. The project will support the institutional strengthening of the local authorities for improved and sustainable service delivery through business process reengineering and the development of their information technology (IT) systems. | ||||||||||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The government's development policy framework highlights the need for balanced regional development to ensure that every household in Sri Lanka benefits equally from economic development. It stresses the need to channel more resources to the poorer segments of the population to rectify rural urban imbalances and improve access to social and economic infrastructure including transport, drinking water supply, and public health care. While the urban population is growing at 3.0% per annum and is expected to encompass half the country's total population by 2016, there is a large infrastructure deficit in peri-urban and small townships in rural areas. Current local service deficiencies include (i) intermittent or limited water supply services in many townships; (ii) dilapidated local roads that hamper connectivity and economic and social activities; (iii) haphazard solid waste management that includes a lack of suitable landfill sites, causing nuisance and public health risks; (iv) limited primary health-care facilities; (v) inadequate drainage, causing waterlogging in township areas; and (vi) inadequate public market facilities that hinder local economic activity. While poverty affects the general population in lagging regions, the economic and social activities of women are severely constrained by poor infrastructure and services. Poverty is concentrated in areas where connectivity to towns and markets is relatively low. Improving infrastructure and service delivery standards in these areas is constrained by the limited financial, technical, and management capacity of local authorities responsible for local service delivery under a decentralized administrative system. |
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Impact | Local authorities' capacity financially and technically strengthened in less-developed areas of seven provinces in Sri Lanka |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Improved local infrastructure and services delivered effectively by local authorities or the National Water Supply and Drainage Board in less-developed areas of seven provinces in Sri Lanka. |
Progress Toward Outcome | The loan singed on 2 November 2016 and was effective on 12 April 2017. As of 13 December 2022, out of allocated loan amount of $60.00 million, contracts awarded are amounting to $53.48 million(89%) and disbursement amounting to $50.59 million (84%). The overall physical progress of the project is 89% against elapsed period of 95%. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | 1. Water supply systems in CKD-affected areas improved 2. Local infrastructure and basic services delivery improved 3. Local government policy reform advanced and capacity strengthened |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | The Additional Finance components in progress. 18 schemes completed and others are in progress. (77% of projects completed to date) As of now 16,210 House Service Connections are provided. 1372 km of pipe laying has completed and 329 Km handed over to NWSDB. L 2790: Solid Waste Management action plan drawn for all 108 PSs. Home composting bins were supplied to 82 local authorities. L 3431: The Commissioners of Local Government of all provinces also support implementation of Solid Waste Management Action Plans. Most of the project Pradeshiya Sabhas have been supported by the project in terms of providing home compost bins which are the part of Solid Waste Management Action Plans Reform Plans of Additional Financing also include Solid Waste Management action measures. All works completed in L 2790. 46 public markets constructed in L 2790. L3431: one weekly fair is completed under the AF and 7 in progress. All works completed under L 2790 Maternity Health Centers, Day Care Centers and other projects benefitting women are taken up under L2790. Works of L3431 under progress. AF loan also has projects benefit women. All toilets constructed under the toilets have separate toilets for men, women and arrangements for physically challenged. All toilets completed under L2790. The works under L3431 under progress. This indicator will be considered in all designs. The Project Pradeshiya Sabhas are also encouraged to pass a resolution that all toilets constructed by them have separate toilets for men and women as an action point under reform plans prepared and implemented by them. As in the original loan 21 Local Authorities are proposed to be covered with water supply schemes. As of 31 March 2022, total of 7,373 connections are provided and 1,980 families connected to the Bowser Supply points. Details of women newly served are already collected and around 14,489 + 3,756 (Bowser connection) women newly served. Target achieved. All Road works completed in L 2790 28 Km of local roads are taken up for improvement under the project in different pradeshiya sabhas. Only 300m access road in L3431 no other road works under additional financing. All works completed in L 2790 31 primary health centers constructed under L2790. Works in 9 health care centers being implemented under L3431. Around 96 % of the Local Authorities i.e., 104 of 108 Project Pradeshiya Sabhas under original loan have representation of women in planning committee All the Pradeshiya Sabhas (100 %) in the Additional Financing have women representation in the Planning Committees. The IT solutions for use in the Pradeshiya Sabhas under the name ePuraNeguma which are: 1. Issues of forms and receipts; 2. Application tracking system 3. Grievance / complaint management system 4. Assessment tax / rates management system These systems are installed in almost all 135radeshiya sabhas and use of these systems is being coordinated. Continuous handholding and training is provided for sustaining the implementation of these systems in the project 135radeshiya sabhas. To ease the payment of assessment tax mCash system is introduced with the mobitel. At present mCash system is installed in 50 Pradeshiya Sabhas and it is proposed to cover additional Pradeshiya Sabhas which have assessment tax systems. The installation and implementation has now commenced in 29 Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Pradeshiya sabhas of Additional Financing. Progress reported in the report earlier. Sex disaggregated data are collected for the original loan component and are being continued for additional financing component. Legal Amendments required for implementing Business Process Re-engineering guidelines prepared by CDTA consultants. Approved by National Steering Committee. The Ministry has appointed a committee to review the same and the same is being reviewed by the Ministry appointed committee. To be taken to the Cabinet. The CDTA consultants have prepared guidelines and circular formats for improving systems in the 135pradeshiya sabhas. The same has been approved by Ministry and National Steering Committee. Training has been provided to all authorities under original loan on its implementation. The implementation is being monitored. Training is now provided for 29 Pradeshiya Sabhas of Additional Financing. 93% of actions in reform plans achieved in the original project. Reform Plans are being implemented for 29 Pradeshiya Sabhas at present. Progress reported earlier in the report. - Combined Target is achieved. i.e 80% or reforms are implemented in 75% of the project local authorities. |
Geographical Location | Anuradhapura, Badulla, Colombo, Galle, Hambantota, Kalutara, Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Matara, Moneragala, North Central, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa, Puttalam, Ratnapura |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | B |
Indigenous Peoples | B |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | The subproject selection criteria limits negative safeguards impacts through avoidance and minimization measures. Subprojects will have positive environmental benefits, improving the local authorities environment and public health. Potential adverse environmental impacts are mostly related to construction impacts which are temporary. Environmental assessment and review framework has been prepared. |
Involuntary Resettlement | The subproject selection criteria limits negative safeguards impacts through avoidance and minimization measures. No significant involuntary resettlement impacts are anticipated. Resettlement framework has been prepared. |
Indigenous Peoples | The subproject selection criteria limits negative safeguards impacts through avoidance and minimization measures. No significant indigenous peoples impacts are anticipated. Indigenous peoples planning framework has been prepared. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Focus group discussions and workshops will be held during project preparation. Representatives of nongovernment organizations and community-based organizations will be invited to the workshops. |
During Project Implementation | Stakeholder participation and consultation have continued during project implementation. A consultation and participation plan has been prepared. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | QCBS - 2,142 person-months - $6.6 million (total) |
Procurement | International competitive bidding - 1 contract - $1.4 million National competitive bidding - About 200 contracts - $44.2 million (total) |
Responsible ADB Officer | Dabare, Krishanthi |
Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Sri Lanka Resident Mission (SLRM) |
Executing Agencies |
The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 21 Oct 2019 |
Fact Finding | - |
MRM | 21 Jul 2011 |
Approval | 29 Sep 2011 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 15 Dec 2022 |
Loan 2790-SRI
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
29 Sep 2011 | 21 Oct 2011 | 29 Nov 2011 | 31 Dec 2015 | 30 Jun 2017 | 10 Jan 2018 |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 61.95 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 52.18 | 23 Jan 2024 | 51.27 | 0.00 | 100% |
Counterpart | 9.77 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 23 Jan 2024 | 51.27 | 0.00 | 100% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Loan 3431-SRI
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
27 Sep 2016 | 02 Nov 2016 | 12 Apr 2017 | 30 Jun 2020 | 30 Sep 2023 | - |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 60.10 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 60.00 | 23 Jan 2024 | 57.40 | 0.00 | 96% |
Counterpart | 0.10 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 23 Jan 2024 | 59.46 | 0.00 | 99% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
TA 7877-SRI
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
29 Sep 2011 | 20 Dec 2011 | 20 Dec 2011 | 31 Mar 2015 | - | 27 Apr 2015 |
Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
540,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 540,000.00 | 23 Jan 2024 | 468,923.28 |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
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Tenders
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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Water Supply Distribution Network in Minneriya (Galoya GN Division), North Central Province | Loan 3431 | 19 Nov 2021 | M/s. Senok Trade Combine (Pvt) Ltd. | No.03, R.A. De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 5. | State Ministry of Prov Councils & LGA | 1,395,407.24 | 1,206,875.08 |
Rehabilitation of Tissawewa Treatment Plant | Loan 3431 | 04 Aug 2021 | M/s. Indo East Engineering & Construction (Lanka) (Pvt) Ltd. | No. 133A, Attampolawatta Road, Hendala, Wattala | State Ministry of Prov Councils & LGA | 1,286,109.90 | 1,116,394.90 |
AUGMENTATION OF GIRANDURUKOTTE TREATMENT PLANT, MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL WORKS | Loan 3431 | 31 Jul 2020 | VASIRI- SAVINDA JOINT VENTURE | NO-176 F, SARANATHISSA MAWATHA KAHATHUDUWA, POLGASOWITA SRI LANKA | Min of Internal & Home Affairs & Prov Councils&LG | 1,777,028.45 | 1,548,515.59 |
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER SUPPLY SCHEME FOR KARUWALAGA SWEWA PRADESHIYA SABHA | Loan 3431 | 03 Jan 2020 | M/S. SANKEN CONSTRUCTION (PVT) LTD. | 295, MADAMPITIYA ROAD COLOMBO 14 SRI LANKA | Min of Internal & Home Affairs & Prov Councils&LG | 1,790,176.92 | 1,558,914.71 |
CONSTRUCTION OF PASSARA WATER SUPPLY SCHEME, UVA PROVINCE | Loan 3431 | 02 Dec 2019 | M/S. QINGDAO - SAVINDA JOINT VENTURE | 176 F, SARANATHISSA MAWATHA KAHATHUDUWA, POLGASOWITA SRI LANKA | Min of Internal & Home Affairs & Prov Councils&LG | 2,390,491.75 | 2,087,019.84 |
Construction of Water Supply Extensions to Ibbagam Uwa, North Western Province | Loan 2790 | 22 Mar 2017 | Squire Mech Engineering Pvt. Ltd. | 135/1, Old Kottawa Road Nawinna, Maharagama Sri Lanka | Ministry of Provincial Councils & Local Government | 2,495,947.21 | 342,889.29 |
Design and Supervision Consultants - Central Province | Loan 2790 | 22 Mar 2017 | Greentech Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | 94/50, Kirulapone Avenue Colombo 05 Sri Lanka | Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government | 821,638.44 | — |
Design and Supervision Consultants - Uva Province | Loan 2790 | 22 Mar 2017 | Greentech Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | 94/50, Kirulapone Avenue, Colombo 05 Sri Lanka | Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government | 953,293.40 | — |
Design and Supervision Consultants - North Central Province | Loan 2790 | 22 Mar 2017 | Resources Development Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | 55-2/1, Galle Road, Colombo 3 Sri Lanka | Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government | 1,070,892.14 | — |
Design and Supervision Consultants - North Western Province | Loan 2790 | 22 Mar 2017 | Resources Development Consultants Pvt. Ltd. | 55-2/1, Galle Road, Colombo 3 Sri Lanka | Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government | 735,718.51 | — |
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Local Government Enhancement Sector Project (Additional Financing): Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Jan 2021 |
Local Government Enhancement Sector Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Jun 2017 |