Kyrgyz Republic : Second Issyk-kul Sustainable Development Project

Sovereign Project | 50176-001

1. Being of outstanding natural beauty, the lake, shoreline, and surroundings are one of the nation s most popular tourist destinations with over 750,000 visitors in 2013. Consequently, tourism has become an important economic driver for the region, and particularly for lakeshore areas. While the growth in tourism is destined to continue, its impact on the pristine and fragile environments and ecosystems of the lake and its vicinity are of increasing concern. Being both oligotrophic (nutrient-poor) and endorheic (lacking conventional outflows), the lake is extremely sensitive to elevated nutrient and contaminant inflows. Unchecked, it is therefore increasingly vulnerable to excessive liquid and solid waste pollution from the expanding human activity.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Hu, Ruoyu
    Central and West Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Kyrgyz Republic
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Water and other urban infrastructure and services

Related Projects

Project Name Second Issyk-kul Sustainable Development Project
Project Number 50176-001
Country / Economy Kyrgyz Republic
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 9169-KGZ: Second Issyk-kul Sustainable Development Project
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 650,000.00
TA 9169-KGZ: Second Issyk-kul Sustainable Development Project (Supplementary)
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 150,000.00
Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Partnerships
Sector / Subsector

Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban policy, institutional and capacity development - Urban sewerage - Urban solid waste management - Urban water supply

Gender Effective gender mainstreaming
Description

1. Being of outstanding natural beauty, the lake, shoreline, and surroundings are one of the nation s most popular tourist destinations with over 750,000 visitors in 2013. Consequently, tourism has become an important economic driver for the region, and particularly for lakeshore areas. While the growth in tourism is destined to continue, its impact on the pristine and fragile environments and ecosystems of the lake and its vicinity are of increasing concern. Being both oligotrophic (nutrient-poor) and endorheic (lacking conventional outflows), the lake is extremely sensitive to elevated nutrient and contaminant inflows. Unchecked, it is therefore increasingly vulnerable to excessive liquid and solid waste pollution from the expanding human activity.

2. Cholpon-Ata, a small town on the lake s northern shoreline, highlights these concerns. Although enjoying the benefits of a flourishing tourism industry, with over 238,000 tourist visits in 2012, its environmental pollution and subsequent public health risk potential is an increasing concern due its dilapidated sewerage network, treatment facilities, and undeveloped solid waste management system. Reflecting other lakeshore towns and settlements, it emphasizes the crucial need for environmental infrastructure improvements in order to protect and sustain the lake and surrounding areas.

3. The government of the Kyrgyz Republic has recognized the significant environmental and natural resource values of the Issyk-Kul region, and is committed to ensuring its long-term environmental sustainability. As a result, it has adopted the National Sustainable Development Strategy for the Kyrgyz Republic for the Period 2013-2017, which establishes tourism as a key pillar of economic development while specifically mentioning the Issyk-Kul region in the context of national development.

Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The project will improve public health and environmental conditions within the area of the Issyk-Kul Lake by expanding and improving wastewater systems in selected urban centers around its shoreline. Being 180-km long, 60-km wide, and with surface area of 6,200-km, the lenticular-shaped lake is the world's second largest high-altitude lake. It is fed by a total of 118 rivers and streams, including hot springs and snow melt. The wider region is designated as a Ramsar (wetlands) site of globally significant biodiversity and forms part of UNESCO's Issyk-Kul Biosphere Reserve that extends to over 43,000-km. Rich with environmental, archeological, and cultural resources, it also provides a vital habitat for threatened and endangered species. The lake, shoreline, and surroundings are one of the nation's most popular tourist destinations, with over 750,000 visitors in 2013, and over one million anticipated in 2020. Consequently, tourism has become an important economic driver for the region, and particularly for lakeshore areas. While the growth in tourism is destined to continue, its impact on the pristine and fragile environments and ecosystems of the lake and its vicinity are however of increasing concern, particularly from excessive sewerage pollution
Impact
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome
Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location Ysyk-Kol
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation

1. A Fact-finding for mission for the ensuing project was fielded on 16-31 May 2018. The mission objectives included (i) finalization of project components and cost estimates; (ii) preparation of the Project Administration Manual; (iii) assess and review the readiness for the proposed components; (iv) economic and financial analysis for the proposed project, (v) environmental and social safeguard issues and mitigation efforts, including effluent discharge and sanitary protection zones, (vi) a thorough assessment of the procurement risk and mitigation measures; and (v) development of the Design Build Operate tender documentation.

2. The Final report was submitted by the TA consultants on 17 August 2018.

3. The project is currently awaiting loan and grant negotiations targeting ADB board approval by end of 2018.

Business Opportunities
Consulting Services Following the increase in TA amount approved on 6 December 2017, the international consulting inputs have been increased from 19.0 to 24.2 person months, while the national consulting inputs decreased from 28.0 to 24.9 person months.
Responsible ADB Officer Hu, Ruoyu
Responsible ADB Department Central and West Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Urban Development and Water Division, CWRD
Executing Agencies
Department of Drinking Water Supply and Sewerage Development under the State Agency of Architecture, Construction, Housing and Communal Services under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
Timetable
Concept Clearance 31 Aug 2016
Fact Finding -
MRM -
Approval 14 Sep 2016
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 28 Sep 2018

TA 9169-KGZ

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
14 Sep 2016 14 Oct 2016 14 Oct 2016 31 Mar 2018 30 Sep 2019 28 Jan 2020
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
800,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 800,000.00 17 Jun 2022 779,434.47

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Second Issyk-kul Sustainable Development Project Individual - Consulting Closed
Second Issyk-kul Sustainable Development Project Individual - Consulting Closed

Contracts Awarded

Contract Title Approval Number Contract Date Contractor | Address Executing Agency Total Contract Amount (US$) Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$)
Project Preparatory Technical Assistance 9169 09 Mar 2017 Globalworks International Corporation (United States) | 9245 Laguna Springs Drive, Suite 200, Elk 95758, Usa/2775 Allyson Court Westlake Vi 1362 Usa/Hkg:8 Connaught Place, Square, Ce Ministry of Finance 599,888.00

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