(AP3F018-PD004) Project conceptualization assistance to Astana City for wastewater treatment plant
COUNTRY:
Kazakhstan
TA AMOUNT:
$325,000
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE:
Project Definition
PROJECT STATUS:
Closed
Beneficiaries
Utility Department of Astana City Administration, and the State Communal Enterprise "Astana Su Arnasy" owned by Astana City Administration
Background
Existing treatment plants operate since 1969 (mechanic) and 1972 (biological). The need to implement the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project proposed herein is a result of the poor technical condition and low capacity of existing water supply and sanitation structures of the City.
Key Activities
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Review the broad technical, economic, legal, social and environmental parameters of the Project.
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Advise the City about other WWTP projects carried out in Asia under PPP schemes over the last 10 years, best industry practices, and lessons learnt from both success stories and failed/troubled projects
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Assessment of the institutional, regulatory and legal environment (tariff regime, stakeholder identification, applicability of law (PPP Law (2015) or Concession Law (2006), potential legal issues and hurdles to procuring the project as a PPP).
Expected Outcomes
A viable, bankable, gender-sensitive, socially and environmentally sustainable WWTP PPP project successfully provided