China, People's Republic of : Xinjiang Altay Urban Infrastructure and Environment Improvement Project
The proposed Project aims at adopting an integrated approach to infrastructure construction and ecosystem rehabilitation. The Government proposal for ADB financing consists of five areas: (i) road construction, (ii) water supply and drainage, (iii) centralized heating, (iv) ecological environmental improvement, and (v) garbage treatment. The Project focuses on inclusive economic development and environmental sustainability by providing better infrastructure and municipal services in XUAR following other urban development projects. It also brings possible challenges for counterpart funding and capacity building. The Project covers six counties and towns in the remote Altay Prefecture, namely Buerjin County, Fuhai County, Habahe County, Fuyun County, Qinghe County, and Jimunai County. Existing infrastructure and services cannot meet increasing urban demands in these areas. Utilities either do not exist or are old, fragile, and inadequate resulting in poor standards and frequent service failure.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Huang, Jingmin
East Asia Department
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Country/Economy
China, People's Republic of -
Modality
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Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | Xinjiang Altay Urban Infrastructure and Environment Improvement Project | ||||
| Project Number | 43024-012 | ||||
| Country / Economy | China, People's Republic of |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development |
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| Sector / Subsector |
Energy / Energy utility services Transport / Road transport (non-urban) Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban solid waste management - Urban water supply |
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| Description | The proposed Project aims at adopting an integrated approach to infrastructure construction and ecosystem rehabilitation. The Government proposal for ADB financing consists of five areas: (i) road construction, (ii) water supply and drainage, (iii) centralized heating, (iv) ecological environmental improvement, and (v) garbage treatment. The Project focuses on inclusive economic development and environmental sustainability by providing better infrastructure and municipal services in XUAR following other urban development projects. It also brings possible challenges for counterpart funding and capacity building. The Project covers six counties and towns in the remote Altay Prefecture, namely Buerjin County, Fuhai County, Habahe County, Fuyun County, Qinghe County, and Jimunai County. Existing infrastructure and services cannot meet increasing urban demands in these areas. Utilities either do not exist or are old, fragile, and inadequate resulting in poor standards and frequent service failure. Ecological improvements are needed to restrict desertification, lessen the impact of climatic extremes, and improve public amenities. Investment needs far exceed municipal government allocations that are responsible for capital investment and operation and maintenance of these services. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The Project is consistent with the Asian Development Bank's (ADB's) Urban Sector Strategy (1999) and water policy which supports urban sector investments as a dynamic engine of economic growth and employment creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Project supports the ADB-initiated CAREC program. The Project is designed to remove infrastructure constraints, address environmental concerns, promote sustainable economic growth, and support policy and institutional reforms in Altay Prefecture, and is consistent with the PRC?s development priorities for the poor western region. It will also have a demonstration effect for other similar counties, towns, and areas with tourism potential on how to plan and manage sustainable infrastructure development while protecting the environment to support growth. | ||||
| Impact | Improved infrastructure facilities to promote inclusive growth, improved access for urban residents to municipal services, and upgraded urban environment in the counties and towns in Altay Prefecture | ||||
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| Description of Outcome | A project design which is developed in compliance with the policy requirements of both ADB and the Government suitable for ADB lending support |
| Progress Toward Outcome | TA completed. The investment loan is for approval in 2nd quarter of 2011. |
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| Description of Project Outputs | 1. Comprehensive project feasibility study in the consultant's final report 2. Summary environmental impact assessment to be prepared in conformity with ADB's safeguard policy as an appendix to the consultant's final report 3. Resettlement plan for the Project as an appendix to the consultant's final report 4. Ethnic minority plan for the Project as an appendix to the consultant's final report 5. Knowledge product on good practice and/or policy note. |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Completed. |
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| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | A |
| Indigenous Peoples | A |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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| Consulting Services | 57 pm of international and 57 of national consultants. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Huang, Jingmin |
| Responsible ADB Department | East Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Urban and Social Sectors Division, EARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Mr. Li Xiangqun Planning & Budget Div.,Construction Bur. No. 462 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, PRC Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Planning & Budget Div.,Construction Bur. No. 462 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, PRC |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 05 Jun 2009 |
| Fact Finding | 08 Jun 2009 to 24 Jun 2009 |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 03 Aug 2009 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| PDS Creation Date | 30 Apr 2009 |
| Last PDS Update | 17 Aug 2011 |
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 03 Aug 2009 | 26 Aug 2009 | 26 Aug 2009 | 15 Sep 2010 | 30 Jun 2011 | 31 Aug 2011 |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 800,000.00 | 0.00 | 200,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,000,000.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 774,018.28 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Xinjiang Altay Urban Infrastructure and Environment Improvement Project | Consultants' Reports | Dec 2010 |
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