Project Description
The proposed project is for the construction of the regional solid waste landfill that will serve nine municipalities (Cacak, Uzice, Bajina Basta, Pozega, Arilje, Cajetina, Kosjeric, Lucani and Ivanjica). In addition, the project includes two lines for separation of recyclable materials as well as administration and laboratory building, a facility for vehicle washing and disinfecting, weight-bridge, power substation, areas for communication and infrastructure (internal roads), and also a protection zone around the site. The intended project furthermore includes 3 transfer stations and transport and closure of existing dumpsites. The closure of the existing dumpsites and purification and rehabilitation of the area are expected to be financed through EAR funding and the Government of Serbia Eko fund.
Transition Impact
The Project will contribute to the transition process by:
- Framework for markets
- The Project will the first regional fully landfill compliant with the EU and National solid waste management strategy. It will establish a
model structure that can be replicated for the financing of other regional waste management companies in Serbia and will support the
implementation of a nation-wide solid waste management programme creating new legal and institutional structures to promote economies
of scale, employ new technology and install best practice management techniques.
- Demonstration effect of new products and processes
- The transaction, as the first regional waste management project in Serbia will focus on the tariff of waste management services being based
on cost recovery principles. The project will introduce market based structures and establish a clear contractual basis among stakeholders
in providing waste management services that will provide much needed influence and momentum to move away from the current
uneconomic practices that have resulted in a large number of small, illegal and non-compliant landfills.
- Multi-municipal collaboration
- A proven example of multi-municipal collaboration would encourage other towns and cities to structure solid waste management on a
commercial basis, thereby helping to establish more efficient, sustainable and ecologically sound systems throughout Serbia. The specific
commercial structure adopted may be replicated in other regional landfill projects.
Budget
Budget: EUR 11.9 million
Technical Cooperation
Assistance to the Company through a Financial and Operational Performance Improvement Programme (FOPIP) aimed at:
- increasing the Company’s operational efficiency; and
- improving financial control and collection performance.
Cost will be approximately EUR 300,000 to be financed from bilateral donors or Trust Funds.
Deadline: 11 May 2013
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