Transcript Ministry of transport and communications

TEN-T
DEVELOPMENT IN
BULGARIA
Ministry of Transport and Communications
December 2004
Main Priorities in Transport Infrastructure
Development of the Republic of Bulgaria
• Reconstruction and modernization of the existing transport
infrastructure, complying with the standards and requirements of
the member-states of the European Union;
• Development of the transport infrastructure along the routes of the
Pan-European Transport Corridors on Bulgarian territory,
transforming it into an integral part of the Trans-European
Transport Network;
• Development and modernization of the transport safety systems,
introducing modern telecommunication and information systems;
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Main Priorities in Transport Infrastructure
Development of the Republic of Bulgaria (2)
• Balancing and complementing infrastructure development among
individual transport modes
• Further broadening of free market principles in infrastructure
development and its financing in particular
• Ensuring the importance of environmental considerations in major
transport infrastructure planning
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Pan-European transport corridors
to Budapest,
Bratislava,
Vienna, Prague,
and Dresden
to Belgrade,
Budapest,
Bratislava,
Vienna, and
Rotterdam
to Kiev, Moscow,
and Helsinki
Rousse
Vidin
to Belgrade,
Zagreb,
Ljubljana,
Budapest, and
Vienna
to Black Sea
Varna
Sofia
Plovdiv
Bourgas
to Skopje
and Tirana
to Istanbul
to Thessalonica
and Athens
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Corridor IV
Corridor VII
Corridor VIII
Corridor IX
Corridor X
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Major infrastructure projects
New bridge across
the Danube river near Vidin
Winter camp for
Danube river ships
Lom
Rousse
Vidin
Reconstruction and modernization of
the Port of Lom
Varna
New breakwater and bulk cargo
terminal at the Port of Bourgas
Sofia
Bourgas
Reconstruction, development and
extension of Sofia Airport
Plovdiv
Reconstruction and electrification of the
Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway line
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1) Reconstruction, development and
extension of Sofia Airport (1997-2005)
• Importance of the project
– Included in the National ISPA Strategy, sector Transport, approved by the
European Commission
– Cross point of Transport Corridors IV, VIII and X
– All types of airplanes to land at the airport (even B747)
– Improving the airport capacity
– Pollution reduction
• Budget: EUR 202.4 mln.
– State budget: EUR 40.2 mln.
– Grants: EUR 51.8 mln. (ISPA)
– Loans: EUR 60 mln. (EIB), EUR 40 mln. (KFAED)
– Others: EUR 10.4 mln.
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1) Reconstruction, development and
extension of Sofia Airport (1997-2005)
• Current status of the project
– Signed contracts for construction for both Lots: Lot B1 – New terminal and
related infrastructure and Lot B2 – New runway system and related works
– Signed Management Agreement and Onlending Agreement for Lot B1
– Approved amendment to the Loan Agreement with KFAED for Lot B2
– Signed Variation Order No1 for Lot B1 (EUR 4.667 mln. from the
accidental expenditures from the contract cost of the deadline for
completion until 31.08.2005)
– Updated sub-projects for Lot B2: Strengthening of the bridge system on the
Iskar river – South part
– Received first tranche from EIB – EUR 5.9 mln.
• Planned stages
– 2005: Completion of the construction works for Lot B1 and B2
– 2006: Supply and procurement of specialized airport equipment
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2) New bridge across Danube near Vidin
(2000-2007)
• Importance of the project
– Included in the priority list of the Stability Pact for South East Europe
(“quick start”)
– Essential infrastructure of the Pan-European Transport Corridor IV
– Economic development of the region of Vidin
• Budget: EUR 230 mln.
– State budget: EUR 65 mln.
– Loans: EUR 70 mln. (EIB), EUR 18 mln. (KfW)
– Grants: EUR 70 mln. (ISPA), EUR 5 mln. (AFD), EUR 2 mln. (KfW)
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2) New bridge across Danube near Vidin
(2000-2007)
• Current status of the project
– Preliminary geotechnical, hydro-technical and cadastral investigations
completed;
– Investigations for report for preliminary Environment Impact Assessment
(EIA) completed
– Economic, financial and technical analyses for reassessment of Project cost
and the rate of return completed
– Report for preliminary EIA approved by Bulgaria and Romania
– Report for update of the territory development plans in the new bridge area
of Vidin and Calafat approved by the local authorities
– Contract for International engineering and management consultancy signed
– Regional study for the region conducted
– Prequalification procedure for design-build of the bridge opened
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2) New bridge across Danube near Vidin
(2000-2007)
• Planned stages
– 2005: Signing of contracts for design-build for approximately EUR 160
mln. and a contract for supervision
– 2005: Signing of contracts for construction and supervision of the
adjoining road and railroad infrastructure for EUR 60 mln.
– 2007: Completion of construction works
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3) Reconstruction and electrification of
Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway line (2000-2007)
• Importance of the project
– Upgrading the existing infrastructure of Pan-European
Transport Corridors IV and IX
– Establishing a railway connection between Europe and Asia
– Integrating the Bulgarian and the European railway systems
• Budget: EUR 340 mln.
– State budget: EUR 37 mln.
– Loans: EUR 150 mln. (EIB)
– Grants: EUR 153 mln. (ISPA)
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3) Reconstruction and electrification of
Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway line (2000-2007)
• Current status of the project
– Preliminary design for reconstruction and electrification (EUR 2 mln. from
PHARE LSIF and EUR 0.9 mln. from the National Investment
Programme) prepared
– Report for Environment Impact Assessment approved
– Approval by the Council of Ministers for design and implementation of the
project on agricultural lands
– The National Expert Council is in the process of approval of the
preliminary design of a trace railway line
– Establishment of Project Implementation Unit in National Company
Railway Infrastructure is ongoing
– Public Service contracts for signaling design and preservation of the
archeological sites along the trace signed
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3) Reconstruction and electrification of
Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway line (2000-2007)
• Planned stages
– 2004: International tenders for design-build and supervision (Phase 1:
Krumovo – Parvomai) – under way
– 2005: International tender for long term technical assistance to the
Bulgarian implementation structures
– 2005: Completion of the land acquisition for Phase 1
– 2005: International tenders for design-build and supervision (Phase 2:
Parvomai – Greek/Turkish border)
– 2005: International tender for long term technical assistance for systems
and signaling
– 2005-2007: Completion of the land acquisition for Phase 2
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4) New breakwater and bulk cargo
terminal at the Port Bourgas (1999-2005)
• Importance of the project
– Strategic place in the conception for development of the Pan-European
Transport Corridors
– Establishment of good transport-communications connection with the
interior of the country
– Support of the industrial enterprises in South Bulgaria and the North West
Balkans
• Budget: EUR 142 mln.
– State budget: EUR 24 mln.
– Loans: EUR 118 mln. (JBIC)
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4) New breakwater and bulk cargo
terminal at the Port Bourgas (1999-2005)
• Current status of the project
– Loan agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation for
USD 118 mln. and a Project Memorandum signed. Main phases of the
project implementation :
• Package No 1 – Construction and dredging works
• Package No 2 – Supply and assembly of equipment
– A railroad to Terminal 2A and the equipment and buildings of the project
is under construction
– Contract for handling of the dredged ammunitions with the Ministry of
Defense signed
– Dredging works on the quay and breakwater is ongoing
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4) New breakwater and bulk cargo
terminal at the Port Bourgas (1999-2005)
• Planned stages
– 2004: Dredging and construction works – Package No 1
– 2005: Preparation of the site for assembly of the equipment –
Package No 2
– 2005-2007: Construction of Access Channel (additional works
contract) financed by the state budget – BGN 72 mln.
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5) Reconstruction and modernization of
Port Lom (2000-2006)
• Importance of the project
– With a decision of the European Union for priority development of the
continental water ways, the Port Lom was included as an important unit of
the European transport network
– Included in the priority list of the Stability Pack for South East Europe
(“quick start”)
– Upgrading the existing infrastructure of Pan-European Transport Corridor
VII
– Support the development of the transport connections with the Central
European, the Mediterranean and Black sea countries
– Economic development of the region of North-West Bulgaria
• Budget: EUR 29.7 mln.
– State budget: EUR 8.2 mln.
– Loans: EUR 17 mln. (EIB)
– Grants: EUR 4.5 mln. (HiPERB)
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5) Reconstruction and modernization of
Port Lom (2000-2006)
• Current status of the project
– The Loan Contract for EUR 17 mln. signed by the Republic of Bulgaria,
EIB and IA “Port Administration has not been ratified. A reduction of the
Bulgarian co-financing from EUR 19 mln. to EUR 10 mln. has been
negotiated
– HiPERB approved financing of the project with a grant of EUR 4.5 mln.
and EUR 0.5 mln. Bulgarian co-financing
– Pre-investment investigations approved. Initial EIA report approved by
Ministry of Environment and Water
– A tender dossier for consultancy services prepared and sent to EIB for
approval
– Tender documents for supply of equipment are under preparation
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5) Reconstruction and modernization of
Port Lom (2000-2006)
• Planned stages
– 2004: Ratification of the Loan Contract
with EIB
– 2005: International Tender for
consultancy services
– 2005: Tender for supply of equipment
– 2005: Tenders for construction works
and supervision
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6) Building of a winter camp (Zimovnik)
for Danube river ships (2000-2006)
• Importance of the project
– Enhanced efficiency and navigation safety along the Danube river
– Improvement in the water quality and microclimate in the region
– Reduction in unemployment in the region of Rousse
• Budget: EUR 13.7 mln.
– State budget: EUR 8.5 mln.
– Grants: EUR 5.2 mln. (PHARE)
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6) Building of a winter camp (Zimovnik)
for Danube river ships (2000-2006)
• Current status
– The project is to be implemented in three stages.
Construction works of the second Works Contract competed.
• Planned stages
– Construction works and Supervision under Stage III are
expected to start in January 2005
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Future TEN-T Projects
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Main criteria for selecting priority
infrastructure projects:
• European added value
• Social and economic cohesion
• Sustainable development
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Future TEN-T Projects
Improving Danube
navigation
Vidin
Rousse
Varna
Vidin – Kulata
railway
modernisation
Gjueshevo – Sofia –
Bourgas/Varna railway
modernisation
Sofia
Bourgas
Plovdiv
Strouma
motorway
Kulata
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