The general objective of the first loan operation is to support the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) in improving the climate-resilience of the potable water supply infrastructure, while supporting Barbados' agenda of innovation within green thematic markets. The specific objectives are to: (i) Enhance resilience and reliability in the potable water supply distribution system; (ii) Improve operational efficiency and reduce non-revenue water (NRW); (iii) Strengthen the technical capacity of the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) to design and implement water projects with climate considerations, and to monitor and report contributions to Barbados' national commitments; and (iv) Enhance water conservation and aquifer protection measures.
Project Detail
Country
Barbados
Project Number
BA-J0001
Approval Date
-
Project Status
Preparation
Project Type
Grant Financing Product
Sector
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL DISASTERS
Subsector
CLIMATE CHANGE FINANCING
Lending Instrument
Investment Loan
Lending Instrument Code
INV
Modality
GOM (Global of Multiple Works Operation)
Facility Type
-
Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)
-
Total Cost
-
Country Counterpart Financing
-
Original Amount Approved
USD 4,000,000.00