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GEF-Ningbo Water and Environment Project

Abstract*

The China Ningbo Water and Environment GEF Project aims to reduce land-based pollution along the Cixi coast and the East China Sea, promote the replication of innovative low cost wastewater treatment techniques, and encourage coastal zone conservation. The Project has three components: 1. Constructed wetland for tertiary treatment of the Cixi Wastewater Treatment Plant; 2. Development of a wetland center, including: a) enhancement and restoration...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The Project objectives are to reduce land-based pollution along the Cixi coast and the East China Sea, promote the replication of innovative low cost wastewater treatment techniques, and encourage coastal zone conservation.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P090336

  • Closed

  • Meskerem Brhane

  • N/A

  • China

  • September 29, 2005

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 29, 2006

  • December 12, 2006

  • US$ 5.00 million

  • B

  • January 15, 2013

  • December 31, 2011

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Borrower/Recipient 12.10
Global Environment Facility (GEF) 5.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 5.00
Total Project Cost** 17.10

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of January 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of January 31, 2025

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Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Counterpart Funding Satisfactory 2011-12-25
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2011-12-25
Summary Global Objective Rating Moderately Satisfactory 2011-12-25
Procurement Satisfactory 2011-12-25
Project Management Satisfactory 2011-12-25
Financial Management Satisfactory 2011-12-25
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2011-12-25

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-11-2012
OutcomesModerately Satisfactory
Risk to Development OutcomeSubstantial
Bank PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Borrower PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Government PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Implementing AgencyModerately Satisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 01-15-2015PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingModerately Unsatisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeSignificantN/a
Bank PerformanceModerately UnsatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualitySatisfactoryN/a
M&e QualityModestN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Constructed Wetland Completed and WWTP meets Class 1A discharge standards.ValueNothingDesign completed 2008; Wetland treatment construct2008: Design completed 2009: Wetland treatment sys
    DateJune 1, 2006December 15, 2011December 31, 2011
    Comment
  • Wetland Center visitor center completed; wetland areas restored, and Center is financially sustainable.ValueDegraded tidal and enclose wetland areasWetland Center opened in June 2010 and has had cloRevenues from user fees and contributions sufficie
    DateJune 1, 2006December 15, 2011December 31, 2011
    CommentThe wetlands have also been declared a national park, which should further enhance sustainability.
  • Reduction of BOD and nutrients for two wastewater treatment plants, and nitrogen removal in the Wetland CenterValue0Absolute tonnages for nitrogen cannot be achieved Both WWTPs: BOD:10,000 T-Nitrogen:2000 T-Phosphoro
    DateJune 1, 2006December 15, 2011December 31, 2011
    Comment
  • Number of workshops organized or attendedValueN/AAll five workshops completed by October 2010 and aCumulatively: 2 International Workshops 2 Domestic
    DateJune 1, 2006December 15, 2011December 31, 2010
    Comment
  • Increased abundance of benthic fauna in tidal wetlands and mudflatsValueEcological studies completed in 2007 have establisData not yet available though there is an observab25% increase in benthic fauna productivity over ba
    DateDecember 31, 2007October 19, 2011December 31, 2011
    Comment
  • Increased bird abundance and species diversity.ValueEcological studies completed in 2007 have establis143 percent increase in the site.25% increase in bird sightings and number of speci
    DateDecember 31, 2007December 15, 2011December 31, 2010
    CommentThe target was achieved in August 2009.