TRACECA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT EVALUATION FORM
PROJECT TITLE AND A SHORT BENEFITS SUMMARY(please attach map) / Construction of New Port of ÇANDARLI
· Present a gateway position not only between Euro-Med and Black Sea countries but also Caucasian, landlocked Asian and CIS countries through rail and road connections.
· Located at North Aegean Sea, west coast of Turkey
· Mainly as container terminal but ore and liquid bulk, break bulk terminal facilities will also be involved.
· Will function as Hub port.
DESCRIPTION OF TECHNICAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROJECT
Sections to be renewed/upgraded or newly built / Port structure is going to be built.
Main tunnels and bridges involved / -
Lock, depth and width of navigation section for waterways in the current situation and after implementation of proposed Project / In the current situation there is no existing structure. Quays, terminals at -20 m. depth are going to be constructed.
Capacity of the infrastructure in the current situation and after the implementation of proposed Project in tonnes/passenger km and number of vehicles passing / Current situation = zero
Future capacity = 20 million Ton/year
Number of lanes, tracks, etc. in the current situation and after the implementation of proposed Project / -
Length of lanes, tracks, etc. in the situation and after the implementation of proposed Project / -
Design and interoperability standards EU, UN-ECE, FIDIC, other standards / Design standard = Eurocode, FIDİC, PIANC
CORRIDOR PRIORITIES
Explain why the Project is in line with
· HLG priorities
· South Eastern Corridor priorities
· TRACECA Long-Term Strategy / TRACECA Strategy: Çandarlı Port fit absolutely to the Target 4.1. –the principles for developing a regional transport networks. And Target 5.2. –Motorways of the Sea- as the project is assessed as a component of Motorways of the Sea Concept.
Priority project of TINA study and Transport Operational Programme (2007-2009)
Describe the regional aspect of the project and its impact on the TRACECA corridor / · This project is nodal point within south-east and east-west axis which are important corridors in Mediterranean and Black Sea regions.
· Will comprise an important component of international multimodal transportation system in the TRCACECA region with respect to maritime transport, MOS, road and railway transport.
· Well suited to form part of the MoS concept.
Elaborate on whether the Project has been discussed and agreed with relevant countries / -
PHASE I / PRE-SELECTION
On which major axis the project is located?
Name any TEN(-T) axis linked to and / or reference to international agreements / As explained in “Corridor Priorities” section.
Inter- regional/-national Traffic flow – actual numbers in tonnes / passenger km plus number of vehicles passing / n.a.
Inter- regional/-national Traffic flow 2020 – projected numbers in tonnes / passenger km plus number of vehicles passing for 2020 / 2 million TEU for the year 2020
Transit Traffic volume from/to EU – actual numbers in tonnes / passenger km plus number of vehicles passing / n.a.
Transit Traffic volume from/to EU by 2020 – projected numbers in tonnes / passenger km plus number of vehicles passing for 2020 / n.a.
Comparison of proposed technical option with alternative solutions /New vs. Rehabilitation, dual/single motorway, MWS vs. land solution, etc / n.a.
Start & completion date for studies and works / Before 2010 and max. until 2020 / Estimated Time: 2010-2020
Has a strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) been made? / Revision of Feasibility Study, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and other documents in line with EU Standards and preparation of tender dossier” project has been initiated in December 2008. Period of implementation is 12 months.
Priority given in the National Plan /Please make reference to the document and chapter / Çandarlı Port is the second priority project under the Target 1.8 which highlights the importance of national and international maritime transport. Priority project of TINA Study and Transport Operational Programme.
Risks up to 2020 / Which forecasted demands are being met or potential threats mitigated? / n.a.
PHASE II / BUSINESS CASE
What are the effective revenue and profit projections based on demand/supply in the market to justify Investment requirement? / n.a.
What is the Return of Investment to attract funding from Public and Private sectors? / n.a.
What is the Risk assessment through efficient Due Diligence processes? / n.a.
Prepare a preliminary Marketing and Business case targeted towards prospective investors / n.a.
Planned Financing Models for the Project - Determine the Funding, Equity/Debt Requirement
National Funds / Budget / Estimated cost is 400 Million Euros
Grant(s) from / n.a.
Loans from IFIs (WB/EIB/EBRD/etc) / IPA Funds and SEI funds could be used for specific part of project.
n.a.
Concession concept / n.a.
PPP Model applied / envisaged (BOT, DBFO, DBFT, BOOT) / For works BOT Model or under Loan Agreement
PHASE III/ EVALUATION
Improving economic efficiency
Cost savings to all freight operators, to international operators (per vehicle) / n.a.
Cost savings to all passengers, to international passengers / n.a.
Time savings to all freight operators to international operators / n.a.
Time savings to all passengers, to international passengers / n.a.
What user charging options have been considered? / n.a.
Impact on economic growth and employment / n.a.
Enhancing environmental sustainability
Reduction in air pollutants / n.a.
Reduction in green house gases / n.a.
Reduction of noise nuisances / n.a.
How does the project affect / support biodiversity? (Rerouting, reduction of congestion, etc) / n.a.
Are there environmentally sensitive
zones to be considered? / n.a.
How have the results of SEA/EIA been taken into account in the detailed project plan? / n.a.
How much traffic will be shifted from other modes? / n.a.
Improving safety and security
Reduction in accidents
- severity
- number of fatalities p.a. / n.a.
How does the project contribute to reduce security incidents to international operators and passengers? / n.a.
Port Project:
Construction of new Port Çandarlı
Turkey