According to the Bank’s website, the operation will support key investments and activities to address, mitigate and reduce the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution in the marine environment.
The project includes requirements to strengthen Barbados' institutional framework and its adaptive, financial and environmental capacity to effectively address the consequences of global warming.

The aim of the underlying investments is to help the country to sustainably manage its natural resources against the damages incurred from hurricanes and storms. Making the water system more resilient will also generate renewable energy and increase the reliability of the services provided.
Additionally, by improving management of ground water resources, including reclaimed water for sustainable agricultural activities, the operation will also ensure food security.

The project's general goals are to:
- Improve water supply resiliency by increasing the availability of potable water through the reuse of reclaimed wastewater for agricultural irrigation;
- Reduce water insecurity through reuse of reclaimed water to recharge aquifers;
- Strengthen key sector institutions on water resource management, operational efficiency monitoring and gender mainstreaming.

With emphasis being placed on ensuring that the physical and social environment remains uncompromised, it is acknowledged that the many benefits that would be reaped post successful
implementation would be accompanied by potential negative impacts. The potential negative impacts or risks can be categorized in several thematic areas:
1. Disruptions to mobility, movement and traffic
2. Socio-economic dislocation and possible displacement
3. Disrupted access to services
4. Noise, dust and vibration
5. Environmental health issues with social impacts
6. Potential exploitation and harassment

The most anticipated impact from the Project activities is the disruption to road use and traffic flows brought on by the extent of the route along which pipelines will be installed as well as the proposed location of the reclamation facility.

Under EFSD+ Guarantee.

Proposed EIB finance and Total cost not disclosed

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