LOCATION Poland DESCRIPTION The project concerns a number of investments in Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw Airport). It includes the reconfiguration of Terminal 1, improved integration of Terminal 1 with Terminal 2, resurfacing of the main runway, new taxiways and aprons, the construction of a second airport hotel and the provision of an aviation fuel supply line. OBJECTIVES The project is aimed at alleviating congestion during peak traffic periods, improving passenger service levels, improving safety and security and catering for future growth in air traffic. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS A full Environmental Impact Assessement (EIA) was carried out and assessed in detail by JASPERS as part of its assistance programme. JASPERS concluded that the relevant EIA procedures were properly followed and that this included a consultation process with the public. There are reported to be no Natura 2000 sites adversely affected, but the details of this and the content of the EIA and the competent authoritya€™s decision will be further reviewed during project appraisal. PROCUREMENT The Bank will require the promoter to confirm that the contracts for the implementation of the project were and will be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Directive 2004/17/EC and Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC), as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.

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