Democratische Republiek Congo, Congo: Multinational: Democratic Republic of Congo – Republic of Congo: Proposal For a Grant Of UA 5 Million to Finance The Study On The Road-Rail Bridge Between Kinshas
Datum: 03.12.2008
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Fase: |
Appraisal |
| Abstract: improving regional transport and trade systems through the construction of a fixed crossing linking Kinshasa and Brazzaville, and (ii) ensuring continuity in railway traffic from Matadi and Pointe-Noire to the eastern border of the DRC and, beyond that, towards the eastern and southern parts of Africa (Zambia, Tanzania, SAR, Uganda, Rwanda …), and consequently, facilitating railway network interconnections in Central, Eastern and Southern Africa. The specific objectives of each of the components of the study are presented below: a) “Bridge” Component 2.2.2 The objectives of the component of the study relating to a bridge over the River Congo are to: (i) plan a structure that can provide the best conditions for trade across the River Congo, between the cities of Kinshasa and Brazzaville; (ii) improve access to coastal areas and economic integration between the DRC and the RC and, beyond that, between ECCAS member States along the Tripoli-Windhoek corridor, whose Central African section comprises the Angola- Republic of Congo -Democratic Republic of Congo-Republic of Cameroon-Central African Republic-Republic of Chad link. An illustrative map of the study area is provided in Annex 1. b) Railway” Component 2.2.3 The objective of the component of the study on the Kinshasa-Ilebo railway line is to consolidate the socio-economic viability of the Ilebo to Kinshasa railway line, with a view to linking the two main railway lines in the DRC (Kinshasa-Matadi et Ilebo-Lubumbashi), from Kinshasa, an extension of the Pointe-Noire-Brazzaville line and towards the central and eastern regions of the DRC. In this regard, the bridge over the Congo River constitutes a key structure that connects these railway networks. Brief Description of the Study a) “Bridge” Component 2.3.1 The structure that will be built will comprise the following key characteristics: 4 i) a road-rail bridge aimed at ensuring optimum security and cost-effective conditions for road and rail traffic, whose characteristics will be determined by the studies; ii) road networks on each side of the river, to link the structure to the road and railway networks in each country, with adequate measures; iii) detached (or joint) terminal infrastructures related to the specific nature of the implementation of the structure in a transborder area, to deal with administrative, police, customs issues, in particular, in relation to its operation (services, toll, special areas, …). 2.3.2 The study will be conducted in (2) phases: (i) a technical and economic feasibility study comprising a technical or preliminary design phase, a socio-economic phase, an environmental phase; and (ii) a final design study also comprising the preparation of a contractors shortlist file (CSF) for the construction of the infrastructure and related structures and a shortlist for supervision of works. b) “Railway” Component 2.3.3 The first phase of the railway study will comprise analysis of: (i) traffic data, social and economic information; (ii) aspects related to land use, topography, hydrology, geotechnics, climatic elements, construction materials, with a view to defining the different alignments possible and to proposing a preliminary design. The study will define the standard parameters for the design of the railway and determine the overall cost of construction. Following these analyses, the consultant will prepare a feasibility study report, which will clearly outline the most viable alternative options with their related costs and advantages, as well as recommendations on the optimal solution to be implemented |
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Financing Institution: |
AfDB DARMS (restricted to EVD) |
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Total Project Cost |
USD 7.8 million |
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Contact: |
Mr. G. MBESHERUBUSA Director OINF Extension 2034 Mr. A. KIES Division Manager OINF.1 Extension 2282 Mr. A. KARANGA Principal Transport Economist OINF.1 Extension 2607 |
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Agency: |
The Economic Community of Central African States |
Bron: AfDB DARMS (restricted to EVD)
Nummer: 229314
Trefwoorden:
Projecten - AfDB - Congo-Brazzaville - Congo-Kinshasa
Meer informatie over dit onderwerp is op te vragen onder vermelding van nummer 229314 bij Mila Bahadoer, e-mail: tio@info.agentschapnl.nl, telefoon: (088) 602 85 87, fax: (088) 602 90 26.
