The Asian Development Bank is working with Tuvalu to build better maritime facilities on three outer islands in order to make shipping to and from the capital safer and more efficient. The project is building a small harbor on the island of Nukulaelae, rehabilitating boat ramps on Nanumaga and Niutao, building capacity to maintain maritime infrastructure, and developing a master plan for future harbor developments.
| Project Name |
Outer Island Maritime Infrastructure Project |
| Project Number |
48484-002 |
| Country |
Tuvalu
|
| Project Status |
Active |
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance |
Grant
|
| Source of Funding / Amount |
| Grant 6003-TUV: Outer Island Maritime Infrastructure Project - Project Design Advance |
|---|
| concessional ordinary capital resources lending / Asian Development Fund |
US$ 2.00
million
|
| Grant 0511-TUV: Outer Island Maritime Infrastructure Project |
|---|
| concessional ordinary capital resources lending / Asian Development Fund |
US$ 8.30
million
|
| concessional ordinary capital resources lending / Asian Development Fund |
US$ 8.30
million
|
| Grant 0512-TUV: Outer Island Maritime Infrastructure Project |
|---|
| concessional ordinary capital resources lending / Asian Development Fund |
US$ 3.00
million
|
| Grant 0513-TUV: Outer Island Maritime Infrastructure Project |
|---|
| GEF-Least Developed Countries Fund |
US$ 500,000.00 |
| GEF-Least Developed Countries Fund |
US$ 500,000.00 |
| Grant 0603-TUV: Outer Island Maritime Infrastructure Project (Additional financing) |
|---|
| concessional ordinary capital resources lending / Asian Development Fund |
US$ 15.42
million
|
| Grant 0775-TUV: Outer Island Maritime Infrastructure Project (Second Additional Financing) |
|---|
| concessional ordinary capital resources lending / Asian Development Fund |
US$ 20.00
million
|
|
| Strategic Agendas |
Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
|
| Drivers of Change |
Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Partnerships
|
| Sector / Subsector |
Transport /
Water transport (non-urban) |
| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming |
Effective gender mainstreaming |
| Description |
|
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
|
| Impact |
Safe and efficient domestic maritime transportation that helps increase climate resilience of community infrastructure |
| Project Outcome |
|---|
| Description of Outcome |
Maritime transfer operations in Nanumaga, Nui, Niutao, and Nukulaelae improved, anchored on a transport master plan, with a view to promoting fisheries and tourism |
| Progress Toward Outcome |
Project's outcome can only be assessed once construction is completed. |
| Implementation Progress |
|---|
| Description of Project Outputs |
Small-scale harbors constructed in Nui, Nukulaelae and Niutao, and boat ramps of Nanumaga and Niutao rehabilitated Capacity to operate and maintain harbors improved, involving outer island communities, the Ministry of Transport, Energy and Tourism, and other national government agencies. A transport sector master plan for future harbor development in the outer islands created, with a view to promote fisheries and tourism |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) |
A combination of bad weather, poor performance of the contractor and issues with the subcontractor has caused the delay. The contractor was the only bidder that submitted a confirming proposal within the budget, and the government and ADB have agreed not to terminate this contract but monitor closely the progress and quality of construction. To date an extension to contract completion date will be requested by the government together with a request for additional contract amount to cover cost of increase in the harbor structure levels of up to 0.7 meter. This was because of lack of devices to measure tidal levels in the island during design stage. |
| Geographical Location |
Nanumanga Island, Niutao, Nukulaelae, Tuvalu |
| Safeguard Categories |
|---|
| Environment |
B |
| Involuntary Resettlement |
C |
| Indigenous Peoples |
C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects |
|---|
| Environmental Aspects |
The works include some new dredging and some maintenance dredging to clear existing channels. |
| Involuntary Resettlement |
The project is not expected to involve any land acquisition and resettlement impacts. The project infrastructures are expected to be constructed on community land for which communities have expressed their willingness to donate voluntarily. This will be further assessed and confirmed during the PPTA study. |
| Indigenous Peoples |
The project is unlikely to impact any distinct and vulnerable indigenous peoples, as the communities are part of the mainstream Tuvalu people. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation |
|---|
| During Project Design |
|
| During Project Implementation |
|
| Business Opportunities |
|---|
| Consulting Services |
A consulting firm has been single sourced for this project. Further information is found in the project administration manual. Link is as follows: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-document/211981/48484-002-pam.pdf |
| Procurement |
A single works package has been procured under this Grant. Further information is found in the project administration manual. Link is as follows: https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/project-document/211981/48484-002-pam.pdf |
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Gonzalez Jimenez, Juan Francisco |
| Responsible ADB Department |
Pacific Department |
| Responsible ADB Division |
PATC |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Communication and Transport
Vaiaku, Funafuti, Tuvalu
Ministry of Finance
Vaiaku, Funafuti, Tuvalu
|
| Timetable |
|---|
| Concept Clearance |
06 Jul 2015 |
| Fact Finding |
20 Jun 2016
to 01 Jul 2016 |
| MRM |
17 Aug 2016 |
| Approval |
16 Nov 2016 |
| Last Review Mission |
-
|
| Last PDS Update |
10 Mar 2021 |
Grant 0511-TUV
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 16 Nov 2016 |
11 Apr 2017 |
30 Aug 2017 |
30 Jun 2021 |
30 Jun 2022 |
-
|
| Financing Plan |
Grant Utilization
|
|
Total (Amount in US$ million) |
Date |
ADB |
Others |
Net Percentage |
| Project Cost |
19.60 |
Cumulative Contract Awards |
| ADB |
16.60 |
16 Nov 2016 |
0.00 |
0.00
|
0% |
| Counterpart |
3.00 |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| Cofinancing |
0.00 |
16 Nov 2016 |
7.38 |
0.00
|
89% |
| Status of Covenants |
|---|
| Category |
Sector |
Safeguards |
Social |
Financial |
Economic |
Others |
| Rating |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Partly satisfactory |
Grant 0512-TUV
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 16 Nov 2016 |
11 Apr 2017 |
30 Aug 2017 |
30 Jun 2021 |
30 Jun 2022 |
-
|
| Financing Plan |
Grant Utilization
|
|
Total (Amount in US$ million) |
Date |
ADB |
Others |
Net Percentage |
| Project Cost |
3.00 |
Cumulative Contract Awards |
| ADB |
3.00 |
16 Nov 2016 |
0.00 |
0.00
|
0% |
| Counterpart |
0.00 |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| Cofinancing |
0.00 |
16 Nov 2016 |
2.93 |
0.00
|
98% |
| Status of Covenants |
|---|
| Category |
Sector |
Safeguards |
Social |
Financial |
Economic |
Others |
| Rating |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
Grant 0513-TUV
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 16 Nov 2016 |
11 Apr 2017 |
30 Aug 2017 |
30 Jun 2021 |
30 Jun 2022 |
-
|
| Financing Plan |
Grant Utilization
|
|
Total (Amount in US$ million) |
Date |
ADB |
Others |
Net Percentage |
| Project Cost |
1.00 |
Cumulative Contract Awards |
| ADB |
0.00 |
16 Nov 2016 |
0.00
|
0.00 |
0% |
| Counterpart |
0.00 |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| Cofinancing |
1.00 |
16 Nov 2016 |
0.00
|
0.49 |
99% |
Grant 0603-TUV
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 13 Sep 2018 |
20 Sep 2018 |
31 Oct 2018 |
30 Jun 2022 |
-
|
-
|
| Financing Plan |
Grant Utilization
|
|
Total (Amount in US$ million) |
Date |
ADB |
Others |
Net Percentage |
| Project Cost |
16.92 |
Cumulative Contract Awards |
| ADB |
15.42 |
13 Sep 2018 |
0.00 |
0.00
|
0% |
| Counterpart |
1.50 |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| Cofinancing |
0.00 |
13 Sep 2018 |
3.02 |
0.00
|
20% |
| Status of Covenants |
|---|
| Category |
Sector |
Safeguards |
Social |
Financial |
Economic |
Others |
| Rating |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
Grant 0775-TUV
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 03 Dec 2020 |
13 Jan 2021 |
01 Feb 2021 |
30 Jun 2026 |
-
|
-
|
| Financing Plan |
Grant Utilization
|
|
Total (Amount in US$ million) |
Date |
ADB |
Others |
Net Percentage |
| Project Cost |
22.20 |
Cumulative Contract Awards |
| ADB |
20.00 |
03 Dec 2020 |
0.00 |
0.00
|
0% |
| Counterpart |
2.20 |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| Cofinancing |
0.00 |
03 Dec 2020 |
0.41 |
0.00
|
2% |
| Status of Covenants |
|---|
| Category |
Sector |
Safeguards |
Social |
Financial |
Economic |
Others |
| Rating |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
Grant 6003-TUV
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 16 Nov 2015 |
03 Dec 2015 |
07 Dec 2015 |
31 Jul 2017 |
30 Jun 2019 |
30 Oct 2019 |
| Financing Plan |
Grant Utilization
|
|
Total (Amount in US$ million) |
Date |
ADB |
Others |
Net Percentage |
| Project Cost |
2.00 |
Cumulative Contract Awards |
| ADB |
2.00 |
16 Nov 2015 |
0.00 |
0.00
|
0% |
| Counterpart |
0.00 |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| Cofinancing |
0.00 |
16 Nov 2015 |
1.99 |
0.00
|
99% |
| Status of Covenants |
|---|
| Category |
Sector |
Safeguards |
Social |
Financial |
Economic |
Others |
| Rating |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
-
|
Satisfactory |
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