China, People's Republic of : Jilin Urban Development Project

Transport / Urban roads and traffic management

Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Other urban services - Urban solid waste management - Urban water supply

The PRC's National New Urbanization Plan, 2014-2020 aims to increase the urbanization rate from the current 54% to 60% by 2020 (representing about 100 million new urban residents), and to 70% by 2030 (equal to about 300 million new urban residents). Urbanization is perceived as a means to sustain economic growth through domestic consumption, and to achieve more balanced development by directing the future urban population away from large cities. The strategy focuses on the development of medium-sized cities (in which more than one-third of the urban population lives) as an important means of absorbing future urban residents in a sustainable, inclusive, and efficient manner. These cities have the potential to generate sufficient economies of scale to cluster local economic activities, while their proximity to the rural population supports rural and urban integration, and balances the development of industry and job markets nationally and in each province. Although they benefit from some advantages,_they suffer from a deficit of infrastructure and municipal services, resulting in environmental pollution and constrained economic development. The capacity of medium-sized cities to pilot, implement, and replicate efficient urban infrastructure and municipal service delivery best practices will play an essential role in the quality and livability of the country''s urban development.

Development in Jilin Province is centered in the cities of Changchun and Jilin, and improvements barely reach the remote, less-developed prefectures in the southeast and northwest, where Baishan (480,000 residents) and Baicheng (330,000 residents) cities, respectively, are located. The Jilin provincial government (JPG) has formulated a strategy that prioritizes development of the two cities, seeking to increase economic activity, decrease the poverty rates in their respective areas,_and balance development within the province.

Critical infrastructure gaps that prevent sustainable development of Baichang and Baishan cities have been identified. Residential areas in western Baichengthe Baicheng Economic Development Zone (BEDZ) have grown without proper access to central municipal services. An estimated 25,000 residents are not yet connected to the central wastewater treatment plant, and discharge wastewater into the surrounding environment or into unimproved septic tanks. A rational road network is absent within the BEDZ to provide adequate urban services to the existing population, properly connects the area to the rest of Baicheng, and facilitate the development of mixed-function areas to accommodate future residents and economic activities. The city''s current road design allows little room for promoting public and nonmotorized transport.

The current daily generation of municipal solid waste (MSW) is 420 wet tons per day (t/d) in Baicheng and 330 wet t/d in Baishan. In Baicheng, a new sanitary landfill is under construction. In Baishan, the existing landfill is being rehabilitated and will reach its maximum capacity in 3 years. In the two cities, solid waste management relies on 'truck and dump_ operations, with little consideration for 3R principles, and limited disposal options. This results in pollution and inefficient use of waste resources.

Baishan''s water supply has reached its full capacity and cannot ensure 24-hour water services. Currently, 30% of the population (144,000 people) lacks full-time access to water. The recent decline in the quality and quantity of the main water source (Dayangcha River) in Jiangyuan district combined with the growing population of Hunjiang district are putting Baishan''s water supply safety at significant risk. Previously inadequate technical standards, aging pipes, and poor water supply dispatching efficiency have resulted in nonrevenue water (NRW) in Baishan reaching 65%; this in turn has caused inefficient water use, loss of income, and excessive energy consumption.

Improved economic growth, resource efficiency, and quality of life in Baicheng and Baishan cities.

Improved delivery and efficiency of municipal services in Baicheng and Baishan cities.

1. Improved urban infrastructure in Baicheng

2. Integrated solid waste management system in Baicheng

3. Integrated solid waste management system in Baishan

4. Improved water supply management in Baishan

5. Improved capacity and institutional arrangements

11.4 km roads constructed; two 20-meter span bridges (included in CBC3 and CBC9,_CBC3 started the construction on 25 April 2020. CBC9 was advertised on 12 December 2018 and the bids were opened on 9 January 2019. The contract was signed on 16 Dec 2019; one railroad underpass (included in CBC12 and contract for CBC12 was signed on 21 December 2018)

15.21 km of water supply pipe paved; 30.87km of sewer pipe paved; 27.83 km of stormwater pipe paved; 11 km power line constructed; 12.17 km communication conduit constructed; some street lights have been installed; 11 km primary heating pipe paved; Traffic control and management system has been constructed using domestic funds. Adding two contracts: EBC12 and CBC17power supply cable equipment package for ADB financing.

9 MSW transfer stations built by using domestic fund in 2018; Armed self-loading trucks purchased under EBC4, EBC8, EBC6 AND EBC11-01; compaction containers and other equipment purchased under EBC4, EBC8 and EBC6;

Three packages were cancelled (CBSSW2, EBSSW3 and CBSSW3); Five packages newly added (EBSSW4-8); 21 Recycled collection points were established; 15 MSW transfer stations were rehabilitated; 15 armed self-loading trucks and 30 compaction containers and other equipment established.

Newly adding three contracts:

CBSW7: Civil works and installation of water distribution network, transformation and installation of water meter, civil works and installation of smart water", and civil works of central control room transformation.

EBSW7: Main materials and equipment of water distribution network.

EBSW8: Main materials and equipment for water meter transformation and installation of water meter and related systems to "smart water".

Four water supply pump stations completed by domestic fund-_cancellation of EBSW1

(i) 6.3 km water transmission lines to Jiangyuan district constructed (CBSW1), (ii) 19 km water transmission lines to Hunjiang district constructed (CBSW1 and CBSW2)

Included in CBSW3 and CBSW4 whose construction drawings were completed in Q1 and Q2 2018. CBSW3 has been awarded and CBSW4 BER has been prepared.

Included in CBSW5 and CBSW6 whose detailed designs and construction drawings have been completed.

Various training was conducted each year during the implementation period since 2015 up to date. All round training were conducted when the project started in2015. Three comprehensive environmental management training were held in 27-28 July 2015,14-15 October 2015 and 6-7 April 2016. Six training and workshops were conducted in 2016. In July 2017, new training on financial management and audit was conducted. A special training on withdrawal application was organized in 2017. The training for NRW capacity building has widely accepted by trainees._The Consultants provided training to the newly recruited construction contractors in Mar 2017. The third storm water management capacity building training was conducted in March 2018. The disbursement training was held by the PRCM in Changchun in May 2018. The Consultants provided environment training in Baicheng on 12 August 2018. The Social/Gender Expert and the Resettlement Expert of the LICs provided gender training on 17 August 2018 in Changchun. The procurement training was held by the PRCM in Changchun on 20 August 2018. The first domestic study tour was organized from 10 to 17 November 2018, which carried out training on urban water supply, road and integrated waste management. The training on construction management and contract management was held in Changchun on 11 January 2019. The training on contract management in Baicheng from 10 to 17 August 2019. The training on O&M for wastewater treatment plant and sewer network sandshort-term, medium-term and long-term comprehensive plans on sludge treatment and disposal on 16 December 2019 in Changchun. The training on construction of spongecity, road plan and road security design was held on 18 December 2019 in Baicheng City. The on-line training on social development and gender monitoring was provided by the LICs on 18 June 2020.The fourthon-line environment training with a focus on occupation a land community health and safety was carried out on 24 November 2020. The on-line solid waste training was carried out on 14 May 2021, covering waste classification and operation scheme of transfer stations, and discussion of problems and suggestions in the procurement and operation of environmental sanitation equipment. In total, 631 persons have participated in the training programs, including 223 (35.34%) females.