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-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