External Evaluator: Keishi Miyazaki (OPMAC, Ltd.)JBIC ODA Loan Project Mid-Term Review
Time of Mid-Term Review Field Survey: May 2006
Project Title: Kingdom of Morocco “Agadir Water Supply Project”[Loan Outline]
Loan Amount/Contract Approved Amount/Disbursed Amount: 6,412 million yen/6,622 million yen/4,688 million yen (as of May 2006)
Loan Agreement: February 2001 (fifth year following conclusion of L/A)
Final Disbursement Date: June 2008
Executing Agency: Office National de l’Eau Potable (ONEP) (National Office of Potable Water)[Project Objective]
This project aims for the stable supply of water to the residents of Agadir in the southwestern part of Morocco by means of improving water supply facilities, thereby contributing towards improving the livelihoods of the residents.
Consultants: Nippon Jogesuido Sekkei Co., Ltd.・TEAM MAROC S.A. (Japan ・Morocco) (JV)
Contractors: OMCE(Morocco)・SOGEA MAROC S.A.(Morocco)・SOGETRAMA (Morocco) (JV), SEHI(Morocco)・SOGEA MAROC S.A(Morocco).・SOGEA SATOM S.A. (Morocco) (JV), etc.

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[Relevance](1) National policy level

Results of ex-ante evaluation(1) In Morocco’s Five-Year National Development Plan (2000-2004) development of the water sector
was set as one of the priority policies and improvement of the water provision rate in both urban andregional areas was aimed for in order to address the increasing demand for water.

Ex-post evaluation results as estimated at time of mid-term review(1) Following the completion of the Five-Year National Development Plan (2000-2004), no new five-year long-term
development plan has been formulated in Morocco. For the immediate future, it has been decided that provisional
development policies will be denoted through the finance bills of each year. Some of the goals listed in the 2005
finance bill include improving the peoples’ access to basic services and correcting regional disparities by means ofdeveloping regional areas. In addition, in the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) which wasannounced by His Majesty King Mohammed VI in May 2005, mention was made of improving access tofundamental social services, including water.

(2) Policy level(2) In both the Master Plan for the Potable Water Supply Sector (approved by the Government ofMorocco in 1999) and the Urban Portable Water Supply Plan signed between the Office National del’Eau Portable (ONEP) as part of the investment program (2000-2004) of ONEP (National Office ofPotable Water) and the Moroccan Government, the improvement of water supply facilities in Agadir
was positioned as being of the highest priority.

(2) Improving access to drinkable water through the ongoing improvement of existing water supply infrastructure islisted in ONEP’s current investment program (2006-2009) as well.

(3) Planning level(3) Agadir is the central city in the southwestern part of Morocco, and had been accorded an importantposition both as a tourist city representative of the country and the base of the fishing industry. In
recent years, the demand for water in Agadir had grown rapidly. It was predicted that in the year 2004
the demand for water would reach the level of the existing water supply capacity, and expanding thecity’s water supply capacity has become a pressing challenge. This project aimed to cope with theincreasing demand for water in the future by installing new water supply facilities in the water supply
regions centered around the urban areas of Agadir (two provinces and eight communes within thegreater Agadir area). As such, this project had a high level of priority.

(3) In the Master Plan for the Urban Development of Agadir there are plans for large-scale development in thesuburbs of Agadir. It is also expected within this plan that the demand for water in the city will increase in thefuture. The Regie Autonome Multiservice d’ Agadir (RAMSA) (Agadir Multiservice Utility), which provides watersupply services to greater Agadir, estimates that even after completion of this project the demand for water will
outstrip the water supply capacity sometime around the year 2015. In order to ensure new water resources, theMoroccan Government is planning to conduct the development of a new dam (Tamri Dam Construction Project) in
addition to the Moulay Abdellah Dam which was completed in 2002; the plan is to expand the water supply capacity
by 700l/s. Accordingly, this project continues to be recognized as being necessary.

1[Effectiveness](1) Operation and Effect Indicators
Quantitative effects
Actual values (2001-2006)(1) Operation and Effect indicators
Quantitative effects
Target values (as of 1999)
2000
Population in the project area(1,000 people)
Population served(1,000 people)
Maximum water supply volume(m3/day)
Average water supply volume(m3/day)
Average water demand(m3/day)
Accounted-for water rate(%)

Percentage of Population Served(%)

2005

2010

2015

2001

2020

643

758

894

1,021

1,165

444

546

688

837

1,025

87,610106,099

132,106

157,334

185,760

73,00888,387110,074

131,069

154,82972,92788,281

109,914130,915

154,635

78

78

78

78

78

72

72

77

82

88

Average water supply per capita
164.6
162.0
159.9
156.6
151.0
(1/person/day)(Note) At the time of appraisal, the addition of 700l/s in supply capacity through the first phase of thenew water purification plant (2004 through this project) accompanying the completion of the Moulay
Abdellah Dam in 2002, as well as the addition of 700l/s in supply capacity through the second phase of
the water purification plant (2018) accompanying the completion of the Tamri Dam in 2020 were set as
prerequisites.

Population in the project area
(1,000 people)
Population served(1,000 people)
Maximum water supply volume(m3/day)
Average water supply volume(m3/day)Average water demand(m3/day)
Accounted-for water rate2003200420052006

637

658

679

700

721

743

456

512

556

600

644

669

86,95088,682

94,853

100,213

106,627

104,480

72,45873,901

79,044

83,511

88,65687,06774,44875,81581,02385,01891,49289,759

80

79

80

81

79

80

72

78

82

86

89

90

159

144

142

139

138

130

(%)

Percentage of Population Served (%)
Average water supply per capita(1/person/day)2002

Target values (2007-2025)
Populationintheproject area
(1,000 people)

Population served(1,000 people)
Maximum water supply volume(m3/day)
Average water supply volume(m3/day)
Average water demand(m3/day)
Accounted-for water rate(%)

Percentage of Population Served (%)
Average water supply per capita(1/person/day)

2007

2008

2009

2010

2015

2020

2025

765

788

812

836

946

1,071

1,182

696

725

745

778

899

1,028

1,158

113,153

116,939

120,859

124,185

140,948

162,237

185,986

94,29497,449100,725

103,488

117,456

135,197

154,988

97,211

100,463

103,850

106,688

121,089

139,379

159,782

80

80

80

80

80

80

80

91

92

93

93

95

96

98

135

134

135

133

131

132

134

・ The effects of the project itself have yet to appear on account of the fact that the project is not yet completed. If
one performs a comparison with 2005, one would see that the figure for actual performance for the populationin the project area of 721,000 people (average growth rate of 3.2% from 2000-2005) fell below the figure fromthe initial plan of 758,000 people (average growth rate of 3.4% from 2000-2005) by approximately 37,000people. However, the figure from the initial plan for the population served of 546,000 people (average rate of
growth of 4.2% from 2000-2005) were exceeded by the actual performance figure of 644,000 (average rate ofgrowth of 9.1% from 2001-2005) by some 98,000 people. As a result of this, for the percentage of population
served, the actual performance figure of 89% exceeded the 72% figure in the initial plan by 17 percentage
points.
Moreover, the initially planned figure for the average water supply volume was 88,387m3/day, compared to theactual performance of 88,656m3/day, and the figure for the average water demand in the initial plan was88,281m3/day compared to the actual performance figure of 91,492m3/day, meaning that both indicators wentlargely as planned. While the planned and actual performance figures for the average water supply volume werealmost identical, the actual performance for the population served and the percentage of population served
exceeded the planned figures. As a result, for the average water supply per capita, the actual performance figureof 138 l/day fell below the initially planned figures of 162 l/day.

2Qualitative effects
Reductions in water-related diseases(2) Factors which may influence the effectiveness and impact
1) Construction of the Ait Hammou Dam which serves as a water resource has been completed (scheduled forMarch 2002).
The Moulay Abdellah Dam (previously known as the Ait Hammou Dam) which serves as a water resource forthis project was completed in March 2002 as originally scheduled. The maximum water storage capacity for thedam is 108.9 million m3, and as of June 2006 the water storage rate was at a favorable 85%.
2) Appropriate environmental considerations are given along the route for the water-conducting pipe facilities
There were concerns over the impact that the construction work during the project period would have on thearea along the route for laying the water-conducting pipes, which is the native habitat of rare trees (Sapotaceae),
as well as the impact on wild birds. In an environmental impact assessment conducted in June 2006 byenvironmental experts, consideration was given to limiting the impact on the aforementioned rare species as far
as possible (altering the layout for laying the water delivery pipes, partial felling of plants limited to the smallest
area possible). As of now, overall no significant negative impacts have been observed.
3) Land acquisition
Contracts and compensation for land acquisition have already been concluded with 57 landowners over private
land. By means of a contract with ONEP, no land acquisition occurred in the tourist areas within Taghazout(land owned by the developer Sonaba). ONEP has come to pay rental fees for nationally owned land.
4) Impact from the water intake facility on downstream areas
In the riverbeds in the Tamri River Basin downstream from the water intake facility, there are small-scale
agricultural farms that grow crops such as bananas and maize. Moreover, in the villages in the downstream
areas, underground water is used as water resources for the water system. After the completion of this project,water discharged from the Moulay Abdellah Dam upstream into the Tamri River will be sucked up by the water
intake facility and delivered to Agadir. At the time of planning for this project it was determined that noparticular effects on the water supply of the downstream villages were likely to occur following projectcompletion. Yet at the same time, in the environmental impact evaluation implemented for the Moulay Abdellah
Dam during planning it was advised that a detailed environmental study be performed concerning the impact on
the downstream area. As a result of this, ONEP is currently reviewing measures concerning the appropriate
preservation and distribution of water for agriculture and residents in the downstream areas after projectcompletion. These reviews are being performed together with other concerned institutions such as the Ministryof Agriculture, Rural Development and Sea Fisheries and the Agence de Bassin Hydraulique de Souss Massa,
which is in charge of the management of water resources. Moreover, ONEP implemented a study related to theenvironmental and social impacts of this project from May to June, 2006. Based on the results of this study, achecklist for environmental conservation measures was created, and there are also plans to implement periodic
monitoring up until the time of project completion. Furthermore, other activities that are scheduled to be
conducted include a second environmental and social impact study in December 2006, confirmation of theresults of the aforementioned study, and the formulation of an environmental monitoring plan for after projectcompletion.
(3) Factors which may influence the sustainability
Operation and maintenance capacity of the executing agencyONEP is in charge of the operation and maintenance for this project. ONEP is a public corporation that operates
water purification and delivery facilities within Morocco and supplies water to small to mid-sized cities and ruralvillages on a basis of financial self-sufficiency. It produces roughly 80% of the drinking water in the country. Thispublic corporation already has experience in terms of the operation and maintenance of water supply facilities
identical to those in this project. In addition to this, its financial status is stable, and for these reasons no particular
problems are observed regarding the operation and maintenance after project completion.

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Information for reference[Efficiency](1) Outputs(1) Outputs(a) Construction of water intake and conducting facilities
・ Water intake facility
・ Primary pump stations (intake pump station)
・ Surge tank・ Water conducting pipes (intake facility—surge tank)・ Water conducting pipes (surge tank—purification plant)(b) Construction of water purification plant(c) Improvement of water distribution facilities
・ Secondary pump stations
・ Water conducting pipes(purification plant—secondarypumps)
・ Water conducting pipes (secondary pumps-reservoir)(d) Power lines(e) Access roads

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Facility capacity: 894l/s (4)1,000m3（500m3 x 2）
3,651m5,508mFacility capacity: 700 l/s
Coagulating sedimentation
rapid filtration method
Facility capacity: 700l/s (4)40,800m
17,050m
8.7km
8.7km

(1) Outputs(a) Construction of water intake and conducting facilities
・ Water intake facility
・ Primary pump stations (intake pump station)
・ Surge tank・ Water conducting pipes (intake facility—surge tank)・ Water conducting pipes (Surge tank—purification plant)(b) Construction of water purification plant(c) Improvement of water distribution facilities
・ Secondary pump stations
・ Water conducting pipes (purification plant—secondary pumps)
・ Water conducting pipes (Secondary pumps—RAMSA reservoir)(d) Power lines(e) Access roads(f) Consulting services(f) Consulting services(2) Project period

Lessons Learned andRecommendations

Indicators set for use at time of ex-post
evaluation

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as it will be installed through thebudget of the Ministry of Equipment
50M/M

40M/M

(2) February 2001—April 2004 (40 months)(2) February 2001-March 2007 (scheduled) (74 months)(Note) The period lasts from signing of the L/A through project completion(Reasons for the delay)・ The commencement of construction work was delayed more than a year from the initial schedule due torevisions to the contract lot format, re-bidding for parts of the water delivery pipes (secondarypumps—RAMSA reservoir), delays in the bid evaluation process, and others.
・ Moreover, even after construction work commenced, progress was slowed down due to revisions to the plan
related to problems over soil quality, revisions to the design for the water intake facility, primary pump station,and the layout for laying the water delivery pipes, and other issues.

Recommendations
Regarding the possibility of impacts on things such as agricultural activities and village water supply in the downstream areas caused by the water intake facility, ONEP (together with concerned organizations) is currently
reviewing measures concerning the appropriate preservation and distribution of water for agriculture and residents in the downstream areas. It is necessary for JBIC as well to confirm that the appropriate measures are being
taken in the future.
N/A（Operation indicators）(1) Agadir water supply zone (=the area supplied with water by RAMSA*）
・ Population served (people)
・ Daily maximum water supply volume (m3/day)・ Daily average water supply volume (m3/day)・ Daily average water demand (m3/day)・ Accounted-for water rate (%) or Unaccounted-for water rate (%)(2) Water purification plant・ Daily maximum water supply volume (m3/day)・ Daily average water supply volume (m3/day)・ Rate of Facility utilization (%)(3) Water conducting and delivery pipes (each section)
・ Average water delivery rate (L/S)
・ Water leakage rate (%)
・ Water quality*Regie Autonome Multiservice d’ Agadir (RAMSA)(Effect indicators)
Agadir water supply zone (=the area supplied with water by RAMSA）
・ Percentage of Population Served (%) (based on population)
・ Water supply per capita(l/person/day)・ Health indicators such as with the water-related disease infection rate4