According to the Bank’s website, the project will fund the expansion of water supply and sanitation services in Mwanza South, as well as the extension of the Butimba Treatment facility.
The project will be implemented in close collaboration with AFD (Agence Française de Développement) and the European Commission representation in Tanzania.

The objective is to enhance and expand access to water supply services for the community in Mwanza South, while also improving sanitation services in Mwanza, Bukoba, and Musoma.
Such measures will contribute to enhanced livelihoods and better health for the communities residing in Mwanza, Bukoba, and Musoma.

The implementation of the simplified sewer systems will prevent untreated wastewater from contaminating open drains and Lake Victoria, thereby protecting the vital ecosystem.
The project is also driven by the adaptation to climate change and will strengthen the country's adaptation through the construction of resilient water supply infrastructure and the provision of resilient water supply services.

According to the Environmental and Social Data Sheet, the main environmental impacts of the project are:

* Works impacts: during construction, occurrence of occasional and localized disturbances (mainly dust, noise, construction waste and traffic).
* Potential bio-diversity losses: the sites envisaged for Bukoba Treatment Plant and Butimba Solar Plant present characteristics of wetlands, with dense vegetation and an abundance of birds, and may be considered a critical habitat as per the World Bank Standards and IFC Performance Standards 6.
* HIV, AIDS and Gender Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH): during construction, presence of numerous workers can have an impact on the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD).

According to the study, 3 climate hazards will be impacted moderately or significantly resulting in potential increase on associated hazards thus i) average temperature, ii) heatwave and iii) flood.

The main social risks identified in the project sites are related to land acquisition, restrictions on land use, restricted access to natural resources, economic displacement, labour influx related risks. The project related works could trigger involuntary resettlement: land acquisition or displacement of families or businesses on permanent or temporary basis.

No contacts available at the time of disclosure.

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

You can submit an information request for project information at: https://www.eib.org/en/infocentre/registers/request-form/request-form-default.htm

ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF EIB

The EIB Complaints Mechanism is designed to facilitate and handle complaints against the EIB by individuals, organizations or corporations affected by EIB activities. When exercising the right to lodge a complaint against the EIB, any member of the public has access to a two-tier procedure, one internal - the Complaints Mechanism Office - and one external - the European Ombudsman. A complaint can be lodged via a written communication addressed to the Secretary General of the EIB, via email to the dedicated email address: complaints@eib.org, by completing the online complaint form available at the following address: http://www.eib.org/complaints/form via fax or delivered directly to the EIB Complaints Mechanism Division, any EIB local representation office or any EIB staff. For further details, check: http://www.eib.org/attachments/strategies/complaints_mechanism_policy_en.pdf

When dissatisfied with a complaint to the EIB Complaints Mechanism, citizens can then turn towards the European Ombudsman. A memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the EIB and the European Ombudsman establishes that citizens (even outside of the EU if the Ombudsman finds their complaint justified) can turn towards the Ombudsman on issues related to 'maladministration' by the EIB. Note that before going to the Ombudsman, an attempt must be made to resolve the case by contacting the EIB. In addition, the complaint must be made within two years of the date when the facts on which your complaint is based became known to you. You can write to the Ombudsman in any of the languages of the European Union. Additional details, including filing requirements and complaint forms, are available at: http://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/atyourservice/interactiveguide.faces