Second Additional Financing to GAMA Sanitation and Water Project (WB-P181702)

Countries
  • Ghana
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) and Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area (GKMA)
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Financial Institutions
  • World Bank (WB)
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Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
A
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Voting Date
Aug 7, 2024
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Government of Ghana - Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources,GWCL /PIU
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Sectors
  • Water and Sanitation
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Investment Type(s)
Loan
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 155.00 million
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Project Cost (USD)
$ 155.00 million
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Bank Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ WB website

Updated in EWS Aug 1, 2024

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Project Description
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According to the Bank’s website, the objective of the project is to increase access to improved sanitation and improved water supply in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) and Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area (GKMA) with emphasis on low income communities and to strengthen management of environmental sanitation in the GAMA and the GKMA.

Components
Component 1 - Provision of environmental sanitation services to priority low income areas of the GAMA and GKMA
Component 2 – Expansion of the water distribution network in the GAMA and GKMA and Improvement in operational efficiency
Component 3 – Planning, improvement & expansion of Environmental Sanitation Services
Component 4 – Project Management and Institutional Strengthening

Early Warning System Project Analysis
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Environmental Assessment Category: A-Full Assessment

The key potential environmental and social risks and impacts of the proposed AF include possible soil and water contamination, air pollution from dust and fumes, loss of vegetation, noise nuisance, vibration, traffic congestion due to the planned rehabilitation activities, odor, proliferation of disease-borne insect vectors, waste generation, loss of access to economic assets and livelihoods due to planned rehabilitation of Asafo Sewerage Treatment facility, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse/Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH) as well as GBV related issues.

Risks associated with water contamination given that Subin and Gee rivers are at proximity to the Asafo Sewerage Treatment facility could transverse communities and harm aquatic life if appropriate measures are not taken during construction work.

There are no potential indirect and/or long-term adverse environmental and social impacts expected in the project area.

Investment Description
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IDA Credit: US$ 125.00 Millions

IDA Shorter Maturity Loan (SML): US$ 30.00 Millions


Contact Information
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World Bank

Harold Esseku
Senior Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist

Yitbarek Tessema Mammo
Senior Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist

Borrower/Client/Recipient

Republic of Ghana
Ken Ofori-Atta
Minister of Finance
kenofori-atta@mofep.gov.gh

Implementing Agencies

GWCL /PIU
Mr. Junior <> Tenkorang
Project Coordinator
tenkorang.somuah@gmail.com

Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources
George Aseidu
Project Coordinator
gasiedu@lgpcu.org

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