Mains Replacement and Non-Revenue Water Reduction Program in Barbados

The general objective of the first loan operation is to improve the climate-resilience of the potable water sector, while supporting Barbados' agenda regarding innovative green finance solutions. The specific objectives are to: (i) Improve the reliability and the operational efficiency of the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) water distribution system; and (ii) Strengthen the technical capacity of BWA to design and implement water projects with climate and biodiversity considerations, while developing environmental impact monitoring and reporting capacities.

Project Detail

Country

Barbados

Project Number

BA-L1069

Approval Date

Project Status

Preparation

Project Type

Loan Operation

Sector

WATER AND SANITATION

Subsector

WATER SUPPLY URBAN

Lending Instrument

Investment Loan

Lending Instrument Code

INV

Modality

ESP (Specific Investment Operation)

Facility Type

Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)

Category B: Likely to cause mostly local and short-term negative environmental and associated social impacts and for which effective mitigation measures are readily available

Total Cost

Country Counterpart Financing

Original Amount Approved

USD 80,000,000.00

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Preparation Phase

https://www.iadb.org/document.cfm?id=EZIDB0003216-2072166942-10

Environmental and Social Analyses - Preparation

BA-L1069 - Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment and Plan (SESA).pdf

Aug. 26, 2025

English

https://www.iadb.org/document.cfm?id=EZIDB0003216-122587243-57

Profile

BA-O0011 - BA-L1069 PP approved disclosure.pdf

Aug. 27, 2025

English

Implementation Phase

https://www.iadb.org/document.cfm?id=EZIDB0003216-1668072954-5

Expression of Interest (SG)

BA-L1069 REOI.pdf

May. 09, 2025

English

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