COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 14.06.1995 
COM(95)222 final 
AiNNUAL REPORT 1994 COHESION FUND 
COMPLEMENT 
(presented by the Commission) 

Preliminary note 
The regulation establishing the Cohesion Fund took effect on 26 May 1994. On that day 
the Cohesion Fund replaced the cohesion financial instrument established on 1 April 1993 
following the decision taken by the Heads of State and Government at the Edinburgh 
Summit in December 1992. 
On 17 January 1995 the European Commission issued its annual report concerning the 
cohesion financial instrument covering the period from its establishment to its 
replacement by the Cohesion Fund. 
The present report covers the period from 26 May 1994 until 31 December 1994 and thus 
completes the reporting on activities for the all calendar year 1994. 
In order to facilitate the reading of the present report, page references to the report on the 
cohesion financial instrument have been inserted throughout the text. By adopting this 
report the Commission fulfils its obligation under the regulation establishing the Cohesion 
Fund to produce an annual report on the activities of the Fund. 
It is intended to establish a consolidated version of the report on the cohesion financial 
instrument and on the Cohesion Fund covering 1993 and 1994. The consolidated report, 
which will not be legally binding, will be given a wide distribution to serve as a vehicle 
of information on the Fund's activities to a wide audience. 
CHAPTER 2 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTED AND PAID BY THE FUND 
(page 6) 
2.3. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BUDGET (page 8) 
(Tables 1 and 2) see pages 3 and 4 
TABLE 1 
Utilization of Appropriations financial year 1994 
Appropriations for commitments: financial year 1994: 1.853 M ECU -
M.S. 
ES 
GR 
IRL 
PO 
TOTAL 
TECHN. ASS. 
TOTAL Carryover froml 993: 136.300 ECU 
COMMITMENTS 
Environment 
519.315.325 
198.093.761 
71.821.955 
134.199.142 
923.430.183 
923.430.183 % 
51 
60 
43 
40 
-
. 
49,8 Transport 
498.907.910 
134.030.657 
96.034.842 
200.183.857 
929.157.266 
929.157.266 
Balance of Commitment Appropriations 1994: 
(1.853.000.000-1.852.963.091) = 36.909 
* from 136.300 commit upon carryover % 
49 
40 
57 
60 
-
. 
50,2 TOTAL 
1.018.223.235 
332.124.418 
167.856.797 
334.382.999 
1.852.587.449 
511.942* 
1.853.099.391 BREAK 
DOWN 
% 
54,95 
17,92 
9,05 
18,05 
99,97 
. 
100 Appropriations for payments: financial year 1994: 1.679 M ECU 
Carryover from 1993: 64.411.000 ECU 
PAYMENTS 
Environment 
136.688.294 
141.769.862 
23.249.556 
54.539.242 
356.246.954 
356.246.954 % 
32,3 
89,9 
26,7 
22 
. 
38,9 Transport 
286.088.122 
15.912.389 
63.778.344 
193.767.974 
559.546.829 
559.546.829 
Balance of Payment Appropriations: % 
67,7 
10,1 
73,3 
78 
-
61,1 
(1.679.000.000-851.581.723,2) = 827.418.277 TOTAL 
422.776.416 
157.682.251 
87.027.900 
248.307.216 
9915.793.783 
198.940,20 
915.992.723,20 BREAK 
DOWN 
% 
46,16 
17,22 
9,5 
27,1 
99,98 
0,02 
100 
Table 2 - Budget IMPLEMENTATION 1993/1994 
M.S. _____ 
ES 
GR 
IR 1993 
Commitment 
854.450.703 
280.364.000 
141.887.100 
PO j 283.568.700 
Technical 
Assistance 
Total 
Allocation 
Carryover 
from 1993 374.125 
1.560.644.628 
1.565.000.000 % 
" """ 
54,9 
- --
17,9 
,9.1 
18,1 
0,02 
100 - - ' -] 
1994 
Commitment i % 
1.018.223.235 
332.124.418 
167.856.797 
334.382.999 
511.942 
1.853.099.391 
1.853.000.000 
136.300 54,95 
17,92 
9,05 
18,04 
0,03 
100 TOTAL 1 
Commitment 
1.872.673.938 % 1993 
Payment % 1994 Payment 
54,86 420.780.513J 57,6 ! 422.776.416 
612.488.418, 17,94 i 148.116.155 
309.743.897 9,07 67.673.611 
617.951.699 
886.067 
3.413.744.019 
3.418.000.000 18,10 
0,03 
100 94.010.547 
7.500 
730.588.326 
800.000.000 I 
20,3 157.682.251 
9,3 87.027.900 
12,9 
0,00 
100 248.307.216 
198.940 
915.992.723 
1.679.000.000 
64.411.000 % 
46,15 
17,21 
9J>0_ 
27,11 
0,02 
100 TOTAL 2 
Payment 
843.556.929^ 
.„„^05:79_8^06_ 
154.701.511 
342.317.763 
206.440 
1.646.581.049 
2.479.000.000 %__ 
51,23 
18,57 
9,40 
20,79 
0,01 
100 BALANCE TO 
PAY (T1-T2L 
1.029.117.009 
306.690.012 
155.042.386 
275.633.936 
679.627 
1.767.162.970 
939.000.000 58,24 
17,35 
8,77 
15,60 
0,04 
100 
U-
2.3.1 SPAIN (page 12) 
(a) Environment 
The Spanish authorities submitted a variety of projects for financing under the Cohesion 
Fund, covering such areas as water supply, water quality control, erosion control, beach 
restoration, river bank management, nature conservation and industrial pollution control 
measures. They also increased the number of projects concerned with waste treatment and 
for the first time submitted urban environment projects. 
Environment projects account for 51% of the total amount of assistance granted from the 
Cohesion Fund to Spain up to the end of 1994 and were thus substantially greater than 
those submitted under the cohesion financial instrument. 
Between June and December 1994 the Commission approved financing by the Cohesion 
Fund for 28 projects and groups of projects and for four studies on the environment. The 
breakdown is given in the table below: 
(ECU) 
Total eligible cost 
Cohesion Fund assistance 
Commitments from 1984 
budget PROJECTS 
585 751 390 
497 888 672 
497 888 672 STUDIES 
2 638 595 
2 489 917 
2 489 917 TOTAL 
588 389 985 
500 378 589 
500 378 589 
The projects approved are broken down by category in the table below: 
(ECU) 
Category 
Water supply 
Water quality control 
Waste water collection 
and treatment 
Erosion control 
Waste management 
Urban environment 
Studies 
Total No of projects 
7 
1 
5 
11 
2 
2 
4 
32 Total 
eligible 
costs 
176 374 241 
45 811 312 
68 653 496 
212 864 589 
45 772 388 
36 275 364 
2 638 595 
588 389 985 CF 
contribution 
149 918 102 
38 939 61"5 
58 355 468 
180 934 898 
38 906 530 
30 834 059 
2 489 917 
500 378 589 % 
30 
8 
12 
36 
8 
6 
-
100 
The following paragraphs give more details, highlighting the most important projects 
within each category. All of the projects approved respond to the priorities outlined in the 
Community's Fifth Action Programme on the Environment and Sustainable Development 
and the objectives of Article 13Or of the Treaty. 
1. Water management 
11- Water supply 
This category includes seven projects to improve or provide good-quality water supplies 
to large towns and areas affected by drought and consequent water shortages. They are 
concerned mainly with the provision of the infrastructure required to bring drinking water 
to these areas from the sources of supply (pumping stations, pipelines, tunnels, 
purification plants, etc.). 
A large water supply project to install an automatic network to provide information on 
water from the Guadalquivir basin received ECU 25.4 million from the Cohesion Fund. 
2. Water purification and quality control 
2.1. Collection and treatment of waste water 
Five projects for the installation of infrastructure for the collection and treatment of waste 
water were financed. These installations are intended to reduce pollution of residual 
water, improve health conditions and protect ecosystems. 
2.2. Water quality control 
A second network of 85 automatic early-warning stations aimed at monitoring water 
quality in all the major Spanish river basins is receiving ECU 38.9 million to extend and 
improve the first project financed by the cohesion financial instrument. The system will 
provide real-time information on a number of water-quality parameters. 
3. Erosion 
3.1. The coast 
Four groups of projects concern coastal improvements, the restoration of degraded lengths 
of coastline and the restoration of beaches on various stretches of the Mediterranean and 
Atlantic coasts. 
3.2. Restoration of water basins 
The main project in this category is Picrha I and II (integrated plans for the restoration 
of water supplies and the environment in water basins). The project is primarily 
concerned with reducing erosion through reafforestation and the construction of dykes and 
dams and with flood prevention. Total financial assistance allocated amounts to ECU 71.3 
million. 
A series of projects to consolidate and strengthen river banks and edges, provide access 
to water courses, restore degraded areas and improve water works in the country's basins 
is also being financed. 
Two other projects concerning the canalization of the river Miraflores in Seville and 
protection of sections of the river Nalôn in Asturias have received assistance from the 
Cohesion Fund which will permit an improvement in the quality of life of those living 
in the municipalities affected and the sustainable development of the area. 
3.3. Restoration of the environment 
A group of projects is concerned with the restoration of the natural environment and 
degraded areas through the construction of roads, the restoration of abandoned railway 
lines for use as "green corridors" and the decontamination of ground polluted by toxic 
waste. 
3.4. Climatic change 
A climate monitoring project to detect climate change and its impact on the environment 
involves the collection and treatment of data on the climate system for use in studies 
relating to climatic phenomena. 
4. Waste management 
A group of projects includes measures to reduce and offset the environmental impact of 
industrial activity. 
A series of projects is concerned with the provision of apparatus for the selective 
collection of solid urban waste, the part-financing and cleaning up of nine unauthorized, 
tips, the construction of four intermediate deposits, engineering work for a compost 
factory and waste treatment in the Jalon basin. 
5. Urban environment 
A project for the regeneration of the historical centre of Barcelona by demolishing 
buildings to .create open spaces and gardens. 
A group of projects to monitor urban and industrial atmospheric pollution, noise pollution 
in Madrid and the reduction of noise along roads. 
(b) Transport (page 16) 
On 21 December 1994 the Commission approved finance from the Cohesion Fund for the 
following nine transport infrastructure projects in Spain: 
Total eligible cost ECU 857 631 387 
Cohesion Fund assistance ECU 728 986 669 
Commitment from 1994 budget ECU 493 347 931 
Roads 
Three projects, including the Gijôn bypass, concern the northern route from La Corufia 
to Irûn (N-632) in Asturias. 
Two projects will improve communications in southern Spain by extending the Costa del 
Sol expressway from San Roque to Guadiaro and completing the Madrid-Bailén-Granada-
Mâlaga route with 116 km of expressway between Bailén and Albolote. This project will 
receive assistance amounting to ECU 263 million. 
A further project will widen the N-VI between Madrid and Villalba and improve traffic 
conditions for the 76 500 vehicles which use this route every day. 
A bypass for Lérida, on the N-II between Madrid and the French frontier via Barcelona, 
will also be constructed. 
Railways 
The two rail infrastructure projects comprise a series of works required for running speeds 
of 200/220 kph on the Valencia-Barcelona, Madrid-Alicante and La Encina-Valencia lines 
including the removal of level crossings, the redesign of stations, doubling of the track 
and electrification of certain sections. 
These two projects will improve rail connections between the major urban centres located 
on the Madrid-Valencia-Barcelona triangle and served by national-gauge railways. 
2.3.2. Portugal (page 19) 
(a) Environment 
Applications by Portugal in 1994 meant that the strategy for assistance devised in 1993 
could be followed through the installation of major systems for the supply of water, the 
treatment of waste water and the management of urban waste in the most densely 
populated parts of the country (Lisbon, Oporto and the Algarve). 
There were fewer individual small projects than in 1993 since, with one exception, all the 
projects costing less than ECU 10 million were submitted as phases of larger measures. 
Provision of drinking water 
The majority of projects concern major networks for the capture and distribution of water 
in the regions of Lisbon, Oporto and the Algarve where assistance from the Cohesion 
Fund has been requested for the Odeleite-Beliche water system, a major project which 
will receive investment totalling over ECU 100 million. 
In the Alentejo, where the continuing drought is creating severe water shortages, two 
projects have been submitted, including the Alqueva dam, which forms part of a large 
multipurpose undertaking where investment will total over ECU 200 million. 
Portugal has submitted only one project outside these three priority regions. This concerns 
finance for a drinking water distribution network in Madeira. 
Waste water treatment 
In general, the eight projects received concerning the metropolitan areas of Lisbon and 
Oporto represent a continuation of assistance under the cohesion financial instrument in 
1993. This is particularly true of the cleaning up of the rivers Trancâo and Ave and the 
treatment of water discharged in the Oporto coastal area. 
Most of the six projects concern the cleaning up of the Ria Formosa nature park in the 
Algarve. All the projects form part of a broader range of assistance, further stages of 
which will be submitted to the Cohesion Fund in the years to come. 
Waste 
Although there are more projects concerning the treatment of urban waste than in 1993, 
such projects are still comparatively few in number. The principal ones concern the 
sorting and selective collection project in Oporto and the first stage of large project which 
should serve several municipalities on the left bank of the Tagus in Lisbon. 
Conservation of protected areas 
A measure for the reafforestation and protection of nature parks and protected areas will 
be implemented in three consecutive phases, the first of which was submitted and 
approved in 1994. 
Projects approved 
Between the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 of 16 May 1994 and the end 
of 1994, 23 projects, including eight studies, were adopted and assistance totalled ECU 
128 million. 
(ECU million) 
Type of project 
Drinking water 
Waste water 
Waste 
Protected areas 
TOTAL No 
7 
12 
3 
1 
23 % 
31 
52 
13 
4 
100 Cohesion 
Fund 
assistance 
56.1 
56.2 
10.3 
5.4 
128.0 % 
44 
44 
8 
4 
100 
(b) Transport (page 22) 
Roads 
As part of the policy of relieving congestion in the main urban areas, the "Freixo" bridge 
and the bridge over the Tagus will also improve access and increase mobility on the 
major road routes of which they form part. 
Projects approved 
Between the entry into force of the Cohesion Fund Regulation and the end of 1994, five 
projects and three studies were approved for assistance totalling about ECU 438 611 000 
and ECU 362 000 respectively. 
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For the year as a whole, assistance by mode of transport from the cohesion financial 
instrument and the Cohesion Fund was broken down as follows: 
(ECU million) 
Type of 
Project/Study 
Roads 
Railways 
Ports 
Total No 
8 
1 
7 
16 Cohesion 
instrument/Fund 
assistance 
540.2 
5.1 
13.1 
558.4 % 
96.7 
1.0 
2.3 
100 
2.3.3. Greece (page 23) 
(a) Environment 
Community assistance to environmental measures in 1993-94 accounted for 61% of 
assistance to Greece. 
The breakdown of assistance by objective is as follows: 
water supply 
waste water treatment 
waste management 
nature protection 
historic sites 1993-94 
59% 
31% 
1% 
7% 
2% 
Water supply 
Community assistance from the cohesion financial instrument for the major project to 
supply water to Athens from the river Evinos totalled ECU 166 million. The figure for 
1993-94 is ECU 188 million. 
Purification of waste water 
In addition to the projects listed above, a number of further projects were financed in 
1993-94. The most important were the installation of purification equipment in Kalochori 
near Thessaloniki, Serres and Ptolemais. 
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(b) Transport (page 28) 
Ten decisions were adopted in the transport infrastructure sector. Their total cost is ECU 
327 million and assistance from the Fund amounts to ECU 278 million. 
Since the total cost of the project to electrify the railway line from Piraeus to Athens and 
Thessaloniki is ECU 179 million, with Community assistance amounting to ECU 152 
million, the decision was adopted with the appropriations committed in annual 
instalments. 
Four other decisions concerned the amendment of earlier decisions under the cohesion 
financial instrument and mergers of stages of projects into a single project. 
Three decisions concerned studies undertaken by the Piraeus port authority. 
Assistance by type of transport is as follows: 
1. AIRPORTS 
Corfu airport* 
2 RAIL 
Electrification Piraeus-Athens-
Thessaloniki** 
Thessaloniki-Alexandroupolis 
Paleofarsalos-Kalambaka* 
3 ROADS-MOTORWAYS 
Piraeus 
S erres-Promachon* 
Kardia-Kallikratia* 
4 PORTS (studies) 
Thriassio-Ikonio 
Master Plan 
Investment programme 
TOTAL TOTAL 
COST 
8 718 
179 654 
31 200 
33 900 
32 Oil 
19 500 
21 800 
183 
140 
44 
327 150 CONTRIBUTION FROM 
THE FUND (ECU million) 
7 410 
152 706 
26 520 
28 815 
27 209 
16 575 
18 530 
183 
119 
38 
278 105 
* Amendment of a decision taken under the cohesion financial instrument 
** Decision with commitments in annual instalments 
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The part of the Community contribution which concerns subsequent instalments of the 
project for the electrification of the line from Pireaus to Athens and Thessaloniki should 
be committed in future years. 
A further part of this contribution, which corresponds to the first stage of the decisions 
on amendment and merger, was committed using appropriations from the cohesion 
financial instrument. 
This means that the appropriations committed in 1994 by the Cohesion Fund for all these 
decisions totalled ECU 122 million. 
2.3.4 Ireland: Overview (page 31) 
Between 26 May and 31 December 1994, the Commission approved new decisions or 
modifications of decisions previously taken which granted a total of ECU 126.9 million 
of assistance to Ireland of which ECU 73.6 million, or 58 % of the total, was for 
transport projects and ECU 53.3 million, or 48 %, was for environment projects. 
The table below gives a breakdown of projects by category: 
Commitment of aid to projects in Ireland: 
May - December 1994 
(ECU million) 
Transport 
1. Roads 
2. Rail 
3. Ports 
Total Number of 
new projects 
7 
0 
2 
9 Assistance 
granted 
46.3 
20.8 
6.5 
73.6 % of total 
36.5 
16.4 
5.1 
58.0 
(ECU million) 
Environment 
1 Water Treatment 
2. Water Supply 
3. Technical assistance 
Total Number of 
new projects 
1 
0 
5 
6 Assistance 
granted 
32.4 
17.7 
3.1 
53.3 % of total 
25.6 
14.0 
2.4 
42.0 
GRAND TOTAL 15 126.9 100 
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(b) Ireland : Transport Projects (page 41) 
Roads 
Between 26 May and 31 December 1994, The Commission approved ECU 46.3 million 
in assistance for road projects, either by approving new projects or by granting additional 
assistance to projects approved earlier. The grant rate in all cases was 85 %. 
All of the aid concerned projects on the main corridors of the trans-European road 
network. 
The projects which received Cohesion Fund assistance were the following: 
(ECU million) 
Route 
Nl Dublin - Belfast 
Dublin Ring Road 
Nil Dublin - Rosslare 
N25 Rosslare - Cork 
N7 Dublin -
Cork/Limerick 
N7 Dublin - Limerick 
Main Road Corridor 
Improvement 1993 
Main Road Corridor 
Improvement 1994 
TOTAL Project Name 
Balbriggan By-pass 
Drogheda By-pass 
Dunleer - Dundalk road 
Southern Cross 
South-East Motorway 
Arklow By-pass 
Killarney Road interchange 
Enniscorthy - Wexford 
Killongford - Dungarvan 
Belview Port Access 
Lee Tunnel 
Kildare By-pass 
Portlaoise By-pass 
Nenagh By-pass 
twelve projects on TEN 
seven projects on TEN New project or 
modificatioii of 
existing project 
modification 
modification 
modification 
new project 
new project 
new project 
modification 
modification 
modification 
modification 
modification 
new project 
new project 
new project 
modification 
new project Aid 
granted 
1.1 
0.5 
0.3 
1.8 
1.9 
2.1 
0.7 
0.03 
0.6 
0.02 
2.9 
1.9 
3.7 
13.9 
4.6 
10.4 
46.3 
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Rail 
The Commission approved ECU 20.8 million in assistance for rail projects between 26 
May and 31 December 1994. The following two projects, which had already been 
approved in 1993, received additional assistance which came to 85% of the total cost: 
(ECU million) 
Name 
Dublin - Belfast 
Belview Port 
Access 
TOTAL Type of project 
Mainly track and signalling 
replacement 
Bridge and level crossing access 
to port New project or 
modification of 
existing project 
modification 
modification Assistance 
granted 
20.6 
0.2 
20.8 
Ports 
The Commission approved ECU 6.5 million in assistance to port projects between 26 
May and 31 December 1994. As in 1993, Cohesion Fund investment following the 
strategy of concentrating on the four largest ports (Dublin, Rosslare, Waterford and Cork). 
The projects approved for the first time, or modified following earlier Commission 
approval, were the following: 
(ECU million) 
Port 
Waterford 
Cork 
Cork 
Total Project Name 
Port dredging 
Expansion of ferry terminal 
New tug New project or 
modification of 
existing project 
new project 
modification 
new project Assistance 
granted 
1.2 
2.0 
3.2 
6.5 
The aid rates varied from 85 % for the dredging project in Waterford to 3/4 for the 
tug project and 2/3 for the ferry terminal in Cork. The lower aid rates take account 
of additional revenue which will be generated when the projects are completed. 
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COHESION FUND IRELAND1 
Road Projects 1993/94 
Road Network Improvement 
N1 Dunleer-Oundalk (Stage I) 
N4 Longford by-pass 
Dr°ghe<<a N1 Drogheda by-pass 
, M4 \ ^ N1 BaJbriggan by-pass 
•^ r^. •«.... Northern Cross Ring Road 
H7 .,.-'* X DUBLIN 
ft— N11 Killarney Road interchange 
N11 Enniscorthy Wexford 
N25 Bellview Port access Road 
N25 Killongford-Oungarvan 
N8 Crossing River Lee (Stage I) 
COHESION FUND IRELAND 
Rail Projects 1993/34 
Wexford Track Renewal Equipment 
Oublin / Belfast Line 
Dublin / Gatwav Line 
Oublin / Cork Line 
Limerick Junction 
Dublin /Waterford Line 
2.4. ASSISTANCE FOR STUDIES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT MEASURES (page 
44) 
Details of technical assistance contracts concluded after 25 May 1994 are given in Annex 
XII. 
2.4.2. On the Commission's initiative (page 44) 
Study on the water resources of the Iberian peninsula 
The Cohesion Fund undertook a study to collect, analyse and assess data currently 
available on the water resources of the Iberian peninsula. This should give details of the 
resources available now and in the future and of the quality of water in the basins shared 
by Spain and Portugal. 
2.4.3. At the request of the Member States (page 46) 
(a) Spain 
The Commission approved four studies on the environment submitted by the Spanish 
authorities for payment by the Cohesion Fund: 
a group of preparatory studies concerning technical assistance for the assessment 
and cost/benefit analysis of environmental projects to be financed by the Fund. The 
studies were financed at 100%; 
technical assistance to prepare strategic frameworks for groups of projects 
concerning the coast and water courses was financed at 100%; 
a study on the prior assessment of the technical, economic and ecological viability 
of removing soil pollution through crops and natural procedures for purifying liquid 
industrial effluent in countries with a Mediterranean climate was financed at 85%; 
a study into the remote sensing of basic information of the environment to 
contribute to the rational management of water resources was financed at 100%. 
The general aim of the study was to identify and quantify the basic environmental 
parameters affected by the various sectoral policies affecting planning, such as 
water management and the agricultural and forestry policies. 
A study on the macro-economic assessment of projects part-financed by the Fund 
was financed at 100%. Assistance totalled ECU 30 000. 
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(b) Portugal 
Under the Cohesion Fund, two preparatory studies in the transport sector were approved 
for the ports: one concerns the general loading terminal at Sines and the other the works 
required to complete replanning of the quays at Rocha de Conde d'Obidos and Alcantara 
Norte in the port of Lisbon. 
A study to identify and assess the positive impact on the environment of the inner and 
outer Lisbon ring roads was also approved. 
A decision to part-finance a technical assistance measure on the steps to be taken as part 
of the monitoring and information measures concerning the work of the Cohesion Fund 
in Portugal was also adopted. 
In the environment sector, the Cohesion Fund financed two studies on the treatment of 
water in the Algarve designed to find solutions appropriate for coastal areas which are 
particularly sensitive from an environmental point of view. 
Two other studies dealt with the treatment of urban waste. These were financed with 
particular attention to preparations for the introduction of a "green dot" system. 
2.4.5 Amounts of payments made between 26 May and 31 December 1994 are shown for 
each Member State: (page 48) 
(ECU) 
MS. 
SPAIN 
Environ. 
Transport 
GREECE 
Environ. 
Transport 
IRELAND 
Environ. 
Transport 
PORTUG. 
Environ. 
Transport 
Total PAYMENTS 
ADVANCES 
215 741 428 
76 932 109 
138 809 319 
27 141 609 
13 858 140 
13 283 469 
15 004 676 
3 876 603 
11 128 073 
53 727 529 
21 337 834 
32 389 695 
311 616 242 INTERMED. 
94 395 724 
20 502 256 
73 893 468 
66 607 722 
63 978 802 
2 628 920 
62 577 866 
17 035 270 
45 542 596 
159 370 168 
32 549 676 
126 820 492 
382 951 480 BALANCE 
733 106 
19 899 520 
26 945 
20 659 571 TOTAL 
310 870 258 
97 434 365 
213 435 893 
113 648 851 
97 736 462 
15 912 389 
77 582 211 
20 911 542 
56 670 669 
213 121 642 
53 884 510 
159 237 132 
715 222 962 % 
100 
31 34 
68 66 
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CHAPTER 4 - ASSESSMENT OF PROJECTS AND MEASURES ADOPTED UNDER 
THE COHESION FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT (page 59) 
4.2. CONTRIBUTION TO THE REINFORCEMENT OF TRANS-EUROPEAN 
TRANSPORT NETWORKS 
Considerable progress was made in the second half of 1994 in financing transport projects 
which will provide important new links in the transport networks, or will substantially 
improve existing links. A feature to note is that a higher proportion of assistance in this 
period was granted to projects relating to the rail network. In total around 26%> of 
Cohesion Fund assistance approved for transport between 26 May and 31 December 
1994 went towards railway projects. This compares with 15% over the period covered by 
the interim cohesion financial instrument (1 April 1993-25 May 1994). 
As the tables below show, a total of 52 transport network projects (including studies) 
were approved in the second half of 1994 involving total eligible costs of ECU 1921.38 
million and ECU 1622.46 million of Cohesion Fund assistance. The amount committed 
out of the 1994 budget for these projects was ECU 767.9 million. 
Among the most significant projects to be financed were the following : 
Spain 
Bailén-Granada motorway 
Madrid-Valencia railway line upgrading (200/220 kph) 
Valencia-Barcelona railway line upgrading (200/220 kph) 
Portugal 
Tagus bridge 
Marateca-Montemor motorway (Lisbon-Madrid corridor) 
Greece 
Piraeus-Athens-Thessaloniki railway electrification 
Thessaloniki-Alexandroupolis railway improvement 
Ireland 
Dublin ring road (Southern Cross) 
Cork-Dublin railway upgrading 
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TENs PROJECTS APPROVED FOR ASSISTANCE 
(26 MAY 1994 -31 DECEMBER 1994) 
Table 1: BY MEMBER STATE 
(ECU million) 
MEMBER STATE 
SPAIN 
PORTUGAL 
GREECE 
IRELAND 
TOTAL No of 
projects* 
9 
8 
15 
20 
52 Total eligible 
costs 
857.63 
528.07 
327.15 
.. 208.53 
1 921.38 Cohesion Fund 
contribution 
728.99 
438.97 
278.11 
176.38 
1 622.45 Commitments 
1994 budget 
493.35 
80.66 
121.63 
72.25 
767.89 
*includes studies 
TABLE 2 : BY TRANSPORT SECTOR 
(ECU million) 
SECTOR 
ROADS 
RAIL 
AIRPORTS 
PORTS 
STUDIES 
TOTAL No of 
projects 
29 
12 
2 
3 
6 
52 Total eligible 
costs 
1 406.98 
497.28 
8.72 
7.61 
0.80 
1 921.38 Cohesion Fund 
contribution 
1 185.18 
422.69 
7.41 
6.47 
0.70 
1 622.45 Commitments 
1994 budget 
482.62 
273.25 
4.85 
6.47 
0.70 
767.89 
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4.8. THE ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK IN THE ASSESSMENT 
OF PROJECTS (page 75) 
4.8.2. Implementation 
The results of cooperation: 
Between September and December 1994, an initial reaction was given to 18 projects. 
4.9. COORDINATION WITH THE CHRISTOPHERSEN GROUP (page 77) 
The work of the Christophersen Group proceeded with renewed intensity in the second 
half of 19'94 following the endorsement given by the Corfu Council in June. The Council 
welcomed the work undertaken by the Group, agreed on a first priority list of 11 major 
transport projects and "attached importance" to the other transport projects which were 
listed in the Group's interim report. It also asked the Group to examine the question of 
relevant networks in the field of the environment. 
The Cohesion Fund continued its close involvement with the work of the Group, 
following in particular the preparation of its final report to the Essen Council. In this 
report the list of high priority projects was expanded to 14, of which the following five 
are of direct interest to the Fund : 
Project Cohesion Fund assistance (1993-94) 
(ECU million) 
High Speed Train South 
(Madrid-Barcelona-Montpellier 
and Madrid-Barcelona-Dax) 8.0 (feasibility studies) 
Greek motorways 
(PATHE and Via Egnatia) 
Lisbon-Valladolid road corridor 
Cork-Dublin-Belfast rail link 
Ireland/UK/Benelux road link 
(Irish section) 80.2 
52.6 
32.5 
35.0 
TOTAL 208.3 
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In addition to the ECU 208.3 million of assistance approved for these projects in 1993-94, 
a further ECU 1.1 billion of grant aid has been formally applied for by the Member States 
(primarily for the Greek motorways). Additional applications for assistance are anticipated in 
1995 and subsequent years. 
As regards the projects which fall into the lower priority categories in the Christophersen 
Group's report to Essen Council, the Cohesion Fund has a direct or indirect interest in the 
following: 
combined transport in Portugal and Spain 
Marateca-Elvas motorway 
(Lisbon-Portugal/Spain border) 
Brindisi-Otranto motorway (interest for Greece). 
The Christophersen Group report also gave prominence to certain Europe-wide projects 
relating to the implementation of new technologies and traffic management systems. The 
Cohesion Fund has helped to finance two important examples of such projects : 
Vessel Traffic Management System in Spain - set of stations/equipment for the 
surveillance of maritime traffic; 
Air Traffic Management Systems in Greece 
The Essen Council of 9 and 10 December 1994 endorsed the revised lists of priority projects 
and adopted the Christophersen Group's main recommendations relating to the transport 
networks. It also agreed that the development of networks in certain environmental sectors 
should be studied. 
The Cohesion Fund Directorate organized two project seminars in the context of the 
Christophersen Group's work. These related to the priority projects Lisbon-Valladolid 
motorway (7 October) and Cork-Dublin-Belfast-Larne-Stranraer rail link (30 November). 
The purpose of these seminars was to bring the parties concerned together in order to review 
progress on the projects, to identify obstacles to their implementation and to explore ideas 
for their acceleration, including possibilities for private finance. The open discussions which 
resulted clarified a number of issues concerning these two projects and gave rise to useful 
follow-up action. Among the positive outcomes that can be reported are : 
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Lisbon-Valladolid road corridor 
clarification of the timetable and priority accorded to the project by both the 
Portuguese and Spanish authorities; 
encouragement of the Portuguese authorities to seek private financing for at 
least part of the route; 
- - . invitation from the Commission to both the Spanish and Portuguese authorities 
to present feasibility studies on cross-frontier sections to the Cohesion Fund for 
financing. 
Cork-Dublin-Belfast-Lame-Stranraer rail corridor 
possibility of extending the priority route to include two feeder rail lines 
(Belfast-Londonderry and Limerick) in order to improve its economic viability; 
prospect of accelerating planned expenditure on Cork-Dublin section if financed 
by the Cohesion Fund; 
identification of a series of investments which might enhance the rail link and 
thus enable it to benefit fully front the favourable political situation in 
Ireland/Northern Ireland. 
CHAPTER 5 - MONITORING AND SUPERVISION (page 78) 
5.1. Monitoring Committee: Spain 
The second meeting of the Monitoring Committee was held in Madrid on 14 December 1994. 
It looked at progress on each of the projects approved by 30 June 1994. 
The Commission took the opportunity to explain the criteria and requirements laid down by 
the Community directives on public procurement, since it had had difficulty in ascertaining 
whether certain Spanish projects complied with these directives. 
The Commission also asked for explanations on the criteria used to select projects in order to 
avoid overlapping financing from other financial instruments. 
Overall, progress on projects was considered satisfactory, particularly in the transport sector, 
where the explanations provided covered the delays and variations in costs which had affected 
certain projects. Most of the variations in costs were the result of prices for land which 
differed from the original estimates. 
The next meeting of the Committee was fixed for 16 March 1995. 
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5.5. Commission inspections of the financial management of the projects approved (page 
81) 
Pursuant to Article 12(4) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94, the Commission undertook 
a series of measures to check the accuracy of the declarations submitted by the Member States 
to support their applications for assistance and the existence of administrative and accounting 
documents concerning projects which had received financial assistance from the Cohesion 
Fund. 
The missions carried out by the Commission between 26 May and 31 December 1994 to 
monitor the management and sound implementation of the projects approved were as follows: 
(a) Missions undertaken bv Directorate SG-H and projects inspected: 
Mission to Portugal from 18 to 20 July 1994 to inspect projects: 93/10/65/006, 93/10/61/006, 
93/10/61/014, 93/10/61/015, 93/10/61/018, 93/10/61/019, 
Mission to Ireland: 
on 20 and 21 July 1994 to inspect projects: 93/07/65/007, 93/07/65/008, 93/07/61/031, 
93/07/61/038, 
Missions to Greece: 
from 13 to 16 June 1994 to inspect projects: 93/09/61/001,93/09/61/002, 93/09/61/003, 
93/09/61/004, 93/09/61/005, 93/09/61/006, 93/09/61/007, 93/07/61/008, 93/09/61/012, 
93/09/61/013,93/09/61/014. 
on 20 and 21 October 1994 to inspect project 93/09/61/039, 
from 19 to 22 December 1994 to inspect projects: 93/09/65/003, 93/09/65/004 and 
93/09/65/014; 
(b) Mission undertaken bv Financial Control with participation of the Directorate SG-H and 
projects inspected 
to Ireland from 8 to 11 November 1994 to inspect projects: 93/07/65/002,93/07/61/014 
and 93/07/61/021, 
(c) Technical verification missions carried out with the assistance of scientific consultants 
Specific missions for the technical assessment of projects and/or progress of work may also 
be undertaken by consultants selected for that purpose through technical assistance. For 
example, between 19 and 23 December 1994, projects 93/09/61/011 and 93/09/61/074 were 
inspected. 
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5.7. Fraud and Irregularity (page 83) 
The Commission received no reports of fraud in connection with projects approved under 
Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94. 
The Commission did find one case of irregularity concerning the Waterford Main Drainage 
project 93/07/61/021 in Ireland. 
The Local Authority responsible for the execution of the project declared in 1993 expenditures 
whose relationship with the project was not established. This point was immediately accepted 
by the Department of Environment which is in charge of coordination of environmental 
projects in Ireland. 
The Commission has agreed a new statement submitted by the Irish autorities in support of 
their payment request which excludes the aforementioned expenditure. 
5.8. Legal proceedings in progress (page 83) 
The Commission is not aware of any legal proceedings in progress in connection with projects 
approved under Council Regulation (EC) No 1164/94. 
CHAPTER 6 - INFORMATION AND PUBLICITY (page 84) 
6.4. Information to interested parties (page 85) 
Barcelona, 22 November 1994 Information seminar on the Cohesion Fund organized by the 
Spanish confederation of employers' organizations (CEOE) following the successful meeting 
in Madrid on 17 May 1994. This was a similar seminar aimed at the same public but held in 
Barcelona. Some 80 people attended. 
Salamanca, 23 November 1994 This was a presentation of the Cohesion Fund to the congress 
on finance for roads in the European Union organized by the Department of civil engineering 
and transport in the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Three hundred people attended and 
received documentation on the Cohesion Fund. 
Brussels, 29 November 1994 An information day on the Cohesion Fund and how firms can 
compete for public contracts was organized by the Assemblée des Chambres Françaises de 
Commerce et d'Industrie, Entreprise Equipement-France and the Chambre Française de 
Commerce et d'Industrie en Belgique and attended by representatives of the Greek, Spanish, 
Portuguese and Irish Chambers of Commerce together with some fifty people from French 
firms. Following this day, a report will be published in the magazine "Interconsulaire" (print 
run 18 000 copies) which is distributed to all Chambers of Commerce and Industry in France, 
Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Eurocentres and small firms. 
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Annex 12 List of studies and technical support measures in 1994 - Cohesion Fund 
Annex 15 New details of environmental projects and transport projects 
Annex 16 Maps of road and rail transport in each country 
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ANNEX 12 
List of studies and technical support measures in 1994 - Cohesion Fund 
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01.03.94 
01.3.94 
25.3.94 
06.10.94 
14.10.94 
14.10.94 
02.12.94 
02.12.94 
21.12.94 28.02.95 
28.02.95 
28.02.95 
24.5.94 
05.01.95 
13.10.96 
13.10.96 
01.12.96 
30.11.95 
21.01.95 
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3.125 
325.000 
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51.500 
31.126 
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28.960 
125.416 
131.500 
40.400 
39.137 
9.426 
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ANNEX 15 
Projects 
*1 
IRELAND 
<3© 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT: 93/07/65/013 : Cork Harbour Tug 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The project consists of the purchase of a 35 T 
bollard pull water tractor tug with fire fighting equipment to replace an existing tug owned 
by the Port Authority. The tug will be used only by the Cork Harbour Authorities and there 
will be no unjustified restriction of access to its use. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: 
Address: Cork Harbour Commissioners 
Custom House Street, Cork, Ireland. 
LOCATION: Co. Cork 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 4.326 Mecu 
3.817 Mecu 
SCHEDULE OF WORKS: Start: 
End: 1/1/1994 
16/12/1995 
ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85 %) 3.245 Mecu 
FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: The main benefits will come from savings to operators 
from the use of fewer tugs, a reduction in delays and lower freight costs through the use of 
larger vessels. 
10. RATE OF RETURN: (N.A) 
3\ 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT: 93/07/65/036: Kildare By-pass 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION :The project consists of the design and planning 
stage of a 12 km motorway by-pass of Kildare town, which, when completed, will 
include two interchanges. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name National Roads Authority 
Address: O'Connell Bridge House, Dublin 2, Ireland. 
LOCATION: Co. Kildare 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 55.719 Mecu 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 2.213 Mecu 
6. SCHEDULE OF WORKS: Start: 
End: 01/01/1995 
1999 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85 %) 
8. FINANCING PLAN (See Annex) 1.881 Mecu 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will reduce travel times between Dublin and Cork/Limerick, will increase 
the capacity of the route, will relieve the town of Kildare of a substantial proportion 
of through traffic and will improve access to the south and mid-west regions. 
10. RATE OF RETURN : The internal rate of return for the project is estimated at 
11 %. 
3<L 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT: 93/07/65/038: Nenagh By-pass 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION : The project involves the construction of a 11.2 km 
of new single carriageway road bypassing the town of Nenagh and an associated 4.8 km link 
road from the N52 road north of Nenagh. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: 
Address: National Roads Authority 
O'Connell Bridge House. Dublin 2, Ireland. 
LOCATION: CoTipperary 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 17.318 Mecu 
17.318 Mecu 
SCHEDULE OF THE WORKS: - Start: 
-End: 1993 
1998 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 80 %) 13.854 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: The project will relieve the town of Nenagh of a 
significant proportion of through traffic, provide significant time savings to users of the Dublin 
- Limerick road and improve access to the South - West region. 
10. RATE OF RETURN : The internal rate of return for the project has been estimated 
at 11%. 
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Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
1. . PROJECT: 93/07/65/041: Dublin Ring Road: Southem East Motorway 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRTPTlON:The project consists of the design and planning stage 
of a 10.4 km motorway section of the Dublin Ring Road linking the planned Southem Cross 
section to the Nl 1 route south of Dublin city. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name National Roads Authority 
Address: O'Connell Bridge House, Dublin 2, Ireland. 
4. LOCATION: Co Dublin 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 54,426 Mecu 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 2.252 Mecu 
SCHEDULE OF WORKS: -Start: 01/01/1998 
- End: post 1999 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85%) 1.914 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: The cost-benefit analysis for the project has not yet been 
completed since it forms part of the planning stage. 
10. RATE OF RETURN: (N.A) 
3 4-
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT: 93/07/65/042 - Arklow By-pass 
NATURE AND SUMMARY. The project consists of the provision of a 12 km dual carriageway 
by-pass of Arklow town in south Co. Wicklow, including two interchanges. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: 
Address: National Roads Authority 
O'Connell Bridge House, Dublin 2, Ireland. 
LOCATION: Co. Wicklow 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 39.627 Mecu 
38.435 Mecu 
SCHEDULE OF WORKS: -Start: 
- End: 01.09.1995 
31.09.1998 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85 %) 32.670 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: The project will reduce travel times between Dublin and 
the ports of Rosslare and Waterford, will relieve the town of Arklow of a significant part of 
through traffic, will improve road safety and will improve access to the South-East region. 
10. RATE OF RETURN The internal rate of return for the project is estimated at 
12%. 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT: 94/07/65/001: Dredging: Waterford port 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The project involves the dredging in three locations 
to remove silt and gravel to achieve 6 metres minimum depth of water in the approaches to 
the terminal at Belview and to provide a turning basin. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: 
Address. Waterford Harbour Commissioners 
Harbour Office, Georges Street, Waterford 
LOCATION: Co. WaterforoVCo. Kilkenny 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 1.418 Mecu 
1.418 Mecu 
SCHEDULE OF WORKS: Start: 
End: 31.05.1994 
30.12.1994 
ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85 %) 1.205 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: The project will reduce delays to shipping companies 
because of tidal conditions. It will also reduce unit costs due to the use of larger vessels and 
will improve safety in the port. The internal rate of return for the project is estimated at 6 %. 
10. RATE OF RETURN: (N.A) 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT : 94/07/65/007: Portlaoise By-pass 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The project involves the construction of a 12.5 km 
of motorway bypassing the town of Portlaoise, including one interchange. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: National Roads Authority 
Address: O'Connell Bridge House, Dublin 2, Ireland. 
4. LOCATION: Co. Laois 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
-Total: 50.641 Mecu 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 30.298 Mecu 
SCHEDULE OF WORKS: -Start: 1994 
- End: 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85 %) 25.753 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will reduce travel times between Dublin and Cork/Limerick, increase capacity on 
the route, relieve the town of Portlaoise of a substantial proportion of through traffic and 
improve access to the South, mid-West and South-West regions. 
10. RATE OF RETURN : The internal rate of return for the project is estimated to be 
10 %. 
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Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT: 94/07/65/010 Dublin Ring Road : Southem Cross 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This project forms a major part of the Dublin Ring 
Road and involves the construction of 1.3 km of single carriageway and 9.6 km of dual 
carriageway extending the existing western section of the Ring Road to the south and east and 
providing a link to the Nl 1 Dublin - Rosslare road. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: 
Address: National Roads Authority 
O'Connell Bridge House, Dublin 2, Ireland. 
LOCATION: Co Dublin 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 75.6 Mecu 
62.7 Mecu 
SCHEDULE OF THE WORKS: Start: 
End: 1996 
1999 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85 %) 53.295 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: The project will improve access across an arc from the 
west to the south of Dublin city*. It will also improve access to Dublin airport and the seven 
national routes linked to the Ring Road. 
10. RATE OF RETURN The internal rate of return for the project has been estimated 
at 36 %. 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT: 94/07/65/011: Main road corridor improvement 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The project covers seven similar road improvement 
projects on part of the major road corridors where the construction of entirely new roads is 
not justified and mostly involves the strengthening and widening of existing roads. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: National Roads Authority 
Address: O'Connell Bridge House, Dublin 2, Ireland. 
4. LOCATION: Co. Cork, Tipperary, Clare, Limerick, Westmeath. 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 12.210 Mecu 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 12.210 Mecu 
6. SCHEDULE OF THE WORKS: - Start: 2nd Qtr. 1994 
- End: 3rd Qtr. 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85 %) 10.379 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: Given the relatively small size of each project, it would 
be impractical to cany out cost-benefit analyses on each of the seven projects. However, the 
intention is to increase road capacity and safe operating speeds on the main road network. 
10. RATE OF RETURN: (N.A) 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT N*: 93/07/61/042 - Industrial contributions to cost of waste water 
treatment 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The study will set out the principles and guidelines 
for determining the contribution which industry should make towards the capital cost of 
treatment plants. The study will propose a charging system which meets the requirements of 
the "polluter pays" principle. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: Economic and Social Research Institute 
Address: 4, Burlington Road, 
Dublin 14, Ireland 
4. LOCATION: Ireland 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: .. ' 22r644 Ecu 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund : 22,644 Ecu 
6. SCHEDULE OF THE WORKS: - Start: 1/12/1993 
- End: 30/5/1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85 %) 19,247 Ecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS : (N.A) 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT: 94/07/61/002 - Leakage Control Scheme 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The study will include a definition of the network in 
some cases identifying workable zones within the network, installing the necessary control 
measures and measuring equipment, identification of areas with high level of unaccounted 
water, categorise, qualify and prioritise areas of high leakage, reduce the leakage and put in 
place a system to monitor the network. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: a) Galway Corporation 
b) Waterford Corporation 
Address: a) City Hall, College Road, Galway 
b) City Hall, Waterford 
LOCATION: Ireland. Co. Galwav and Co. Waterford 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund : 1.247 Mecu 
1.247 Mecu 
SCHEDULE OF THE WORKS: -Start 
-End: 1/09/1994 
31/12/1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85 %) 1.060 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: (NA) 
10. RATE OF RETURN: (N.A) 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT : 94/07/61/003 - Environmental Project Assessment 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The study will propose methodologies to be used in 
choosing and prioritising environmental services projects for support under the Cohesion Fund 
which meet the legal and practical requirements of the Cohesion Fund regulation. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: Department of the Environment 
Address: O'Connell Bridge House 
Dublin 2. Ireland 
4. LOCATION: Ireland 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund 62,339 Ecu 
62,339 Ecu 
SCHEDULE OF THE WORKS: -Start 
-End: 1/08/1994 
31/12/1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85 %) 52.988 Ecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: (N.A) 
10. RATE OF RETURN: (N.A) 
Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT : 94/07/61/004 - Sewage sludge management pilot project Killamey 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION : The pilot project forms the first step to the provision 
of a centralised sewage sludge management facility at Killamey, Co. Kern, to treat the sludge 
produced at the Killamey waste water treatment works and from various towns and villages 
surrounding Killamey. The pilot plant is necessary to investigate the optimum treatment 
technology and to test this before the construction of a full scale plant. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: Kerry County Council 
Address: Aras an Chontae, Rathass 
Tralee, County Kerry. Ireland 
LOCATION: Ireland 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund 1.59 Mecu 
1.59 Mecu 
6. SCHEDULE OF THE WORKS: - Start: 
- End: 1/08/1994 
31/12/1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85 %) 1.35 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: (N.A) 
10. RATE OF RETURN: (N.A) 
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Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT: 94/07/61/005 - Strategic study of water requirements in Dublin region 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION :This study will set out guidelines for determining the 
further supply of and demand for water in the Dublin Region. The aim will be to examine the 
proposed investment programme prepared by Dublin Corporation and to consider alternative 
methods for meeting the demand of water. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: Dept. of the Environment 
Address: O'Connell Bridge House, Dublin 2, Ireland 
4. LOCATION: Dublin, Ireland. 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 623,392 Ecu 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 623.392 Ecu 
6. SCHEDULE OF THE WORKS: - Start: 1.12.1994 
-End: 31.12.1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 100 %) 623,392 Ecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: (N.A) 
10. RATE OF RETURN: (N.A) 
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Publication of the main points of the Decision to grant assistance under 
Regulation 1164/94 establishing the Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT: 94/07/61/006 - Greystones sewerage scheme (Stage II) 
NATURE AND SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This environmental project covers the second stage 
of an project which comprises the constmction of a sewerage scheme for the town of 
Greystones, County Wicklow, and the adjoining villages of Delgany and Killincarrig. The 
project involves abandoning the existing outdated sewage treatment works, the constmction 
of a new secondary treatment plant, the laying of a collection system and the provision of 
pumping stations. The treatment works provide for full sludge treatment by digestion and 
de watering. Effluent disposal is by a long sea outfall. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Ireland 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Name: Wicklow County Council 
Address: Council Office, Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland 
LOCATION: Ireland. Co. Wicklow 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
- Total: 16.408 Mecu 
- Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund : 16.408 Mecu 
6. SCHEDULE OF THE WORKS: - Start: February 1993 
- End: February 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85 %) 13.947 Mecu 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: The Cost-benefit Analysis indicates that an 
internal rate of return of the order of 7% is achievable. 
10. RATE OF RETURN: (N.A) 
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Publication of main points of decisions to grant financial assistance under 
Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 93.09.65.003 and 94.09.65.014 
Extension of the terminal buildings (2nd phase) at Corfu airport and construction 
of a fire station. , 
Brief description 
(a) Extension of 4 300 eu. m. to the terminal buildings. The first phase 
concerns the structure of the building while the second comprises its 
completion and "the work required to bring the extension into use. 
(b) Construction of a fire station (ground floor and first floor measuring 
1 326 sq. m. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Greece 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Ministry of the Environment 
4. LOCATION: Corfu 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 8 718 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
8 718 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1 January 1993 
Finish: 1 July 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
(£> 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Better service for aircraft and passengers 
Capacity to meet any increase in traffic movements 
Greater revenue from tourism 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 4.75% 
Current net value: - DRA 79 million 
Current cost/benefit ratio: 0.97 
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Publication of main points of decisions to grant financial assistance under 
Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 93.09.65.005 
Piraeus ring road linking Agios Dionissios to Schistou Avenue 
Brief description 
Road and technical works on the 8.5 stretch of road linking Piraeus passenger 
port with the commercial port and both ports to the national road network. 
The project comprises the following sections: 
(a) Agios Dionissions - Gr. Lambraki (1.7 km) 
(b) Gr. Lambraki - Kontopopulou (1 km) 
(c) Kontopoulou - interchange for fishing port (2.3 km) 
(d) Interchange for fishing port - N. Ikonio (3.5 km) 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Greece 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Port of Piraeus authority 
4. LOCATION: Attiki 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 32 Oil 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
32 011000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1 January 1993 
Finish: 31 December 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
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8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
(a) Links between the Piraeus port complex and its hinterland. 
(b) Reduction of traffic in the town of Piraeus and the surrounding area. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 10.7% 
Current net value: DRA 20 billion 
Current cost/benefit ratio: • 1.24 
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Publication of main points of decisions to grant financial assistance under 
Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. .PROJECT No: 93.09.65.006 and 94.09.65.006 
Completion of broadening of the railway track between Paleofarsala and 
Kalambaka. 
Brief description 
(a) Completion of a standard gauge track 80 km long so that speeds of 150 
kph can be reached between Paleofarsala and Kalambaka. Of this line, 
about 58 km has already been built. The project involves completion of 
the infrastructure on the line over the remaining 22 km and laying of track 
along the whole length, including the construction of automatic level 
crossings. 
(b) This stage of the project includes the following works: 
Fanari - Trikala sub-sector 
Technical works and earthworks costing ECU 2 450 000 
Paleofarsalos - Fanari sub-sector 
Preparation of infrastructure and provision of equipment for track-laying at a total 
cost of ECU 2 450 000 
(c) The project includes all the works at (a) other than those at (b). 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Greece 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Greek railway authority (OSFG) 
4. LOCATION: Districts of Karditsa and Trikala 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 33 900 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
33 900 000 
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6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 15 July 1993 
Finish: 31 December 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
This widening will make the line compatible with the rest of the railway system. 
The improvement of the superstructure including the installation of automatic 
level crossings will enable speeds to be increased to 150 kph. 
Implementation of the project will reduce journey times from 2 hours to 45 
minutes and avoid transshipping loads. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 4.4% 
Current net value: - DRA 2.6 billion 
Current cost/benefit ratio: >1 
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Publication des éléments essentiels des décisions 
d'attribution d'un concours financierau titre du Règlement n( 
1164/94 instituant le 
Fonds de cohésion 
1 - Projet n : 93/03/65/008 
94/09/65/008 
Construction of deviation for the improvement of the existing railway 
line Thessaloniki-Alexandroupolis. 
Nature et description sommaire : 
".thin the framework of improvement of the existing railway line 
Thessaliniki-Alexandroupolis, the construction of the following works is 
anticipated : 
A. Construction of the local deviations : 
a) from km 16+100 up to km 21+100 
b) from km 32+500 up to km 40+700 (before the Railway 
' Station of Kilkis) 
c) from km 173 + 700 up to km 192 + 300 (six local deviation 
between Serres and Drama) 
d) from km 316+700 up to 322+300 (two local deviations before 
the Railway Station of Xanthi) 
e) from km 379+500 up to km 386+500 (two local deviations 
after the Railway Station of Komotini) 
With the constructions of the above deviations of total length 35 km the 
;eeds of the trains will be increased to 150km/h 
B. Besides, for the construction preparation of the following additional 
deviations : 
a) from km 75+500 up to km 100+500 
b) from km 124+100 up to km 129/000 
the elaboration of studies and the realisations of expropriations are 
anticipated 
C. The first stage of the project includes expropriations, excavations, 
structures, preparation of infrastructure, prevision of material for the 
alignement and design fees of a total amount of 4.000.000 ECU 
D. The second stage of the project includes all the works described in 
A and B with the exception of the works described in C. 
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2 - État membre bénéficiaire: 
GRECE 
3 - Organisme responsable de la réalisation du projet: 
Hellenic Railways Organisation 
4 - LOCALISATION : 
Thessaloniki, Kilkis, Serres, Xanthi and Komotini 
5 - COÛT DE L ' INVESTISSEMENT : 
- TOTAL -.31.200.000 
- BASE (ELIGIBLE) DU CALCUL DU CONCOURS DU FONDS : 31.200.000 
6 - ECHÉANCIER DES TRAVAUX : - DÉBUT: 15.10.1993 
- FIN :31.12.1998 
7 - CONCOURS ATTRIBUÉ : (85%) 
8 - PLAN DE FINANCEMENT : (VOIR ANNEXE ) 
9 - DESCRIPTION DES AVANTAGES SOCIO-ÉCONOMIQUES : 
the upgrading of the railway line will: 
- increase maximum train speed to 150 km/h and so it will reduce travel 
time 
contribute to the development of peripheral regions and the improvement 
of sea and land transport corridors connection 
- improve of the connection between Greece and EU countries 
10 - RENTABILITÉ : 
Taux interne de rentabilité économique : 
Valeur actualisée nette : 
Rapport coûts/bénéfices actualisés :>1 
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Publication des éléments essentiels des décisions 
d'attribution d'un concours financierau titre du Règlement n 
1164/94 instituant le 
Fonds de cohésion 
1 - Projet n : 93/09/65/022 
94/09/65/022 
Upgrading of the national road Thessaloniki-Serres-Promachon. 
a) Section Lagada intersection-Derveni intersection 
(6km) 
b) Section : Lefkonas- Sidirokastro (3km) 
Nature et description sommaire : 
a) Section : Lefkonas-Sidirokastro 
It concerns the modification of the existing road into a motorway with 
2 lanes at total width 21m from km 8+700 to km 16+000. The construction 
of soil works, technical works, paving, coating with asphalt and 
signalisation are foreseen, along the whole length of the road as well 
as the construction of secondary roads. 
There will also be the formation of the temporary intersections 
Palaiokastrc-Vamvakofytos-Kamarotou and Ambelas. 
Finally there will be an adjustment and a connection with the previous 
section from km 0+000 up to km 8+7000 
b) Lagada interchange-Derveni interchange 
. concerns widening of the existing road to a length of 6km in order to 
create three lanes in every direction instead of two lanes that exist 
today. 
The sections will be separated by a central barrier and the total width 
of the road will be 26m. The construction of sideway roads is also 
foreseen. 
c) The first stage of project includes expropriations, design fees, 
excavation of 300.000m" small structures and other earthworks. 
d) The second stage of project includes the works described in point a) 
and b), with the exception of the works described in peint c). 
2 - État membre bénéficiaire: 
GRECE 
5£ 
3 - Organisme responsable de la réalisation du projet: 
Ministry of Public Works 
4 - LOCALISATION : 
Thessaloniki-Serres 
5 - COÛT DE L'INVESTISSEMENT: 
- TOTAL : 19.500.000 
- BASE (ELIGIBLE) DU CALCUL DU CONCOURS DU FONDS : 19.500.000 
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6 - ECHÉANCIER DES TRAVAUX : - DÉBUT: 1994 
- FIN : 31.12.1997 
7 - CONCOURS ATTRIBUÉ : ( 85%) 
8 - PLAN DE FINANCEMENT : ( VOIR ANNEXE ) 
9 - DESCRIPTION DES AVANTAGES SOCIO-ÉCONOMIQUES: 
The highway connects Thessaloniki through Serres to the Greek-Bulgarian 
border (Promachon) and improves the interconnection between Greece and 
EU through Bulgaria. 
10 - RENTABILITÉ : 
^aux interne de rentabilité économique : IRR=20* 
Valeur actualisée nette> : 15 millions Dr 
Rapport coûts/bénéfices actualisés : 2,95 
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Publication des éléments essentiels des décisions 
d'attribution d'un concours financierau titre du Règlement 
n° 1164/94 instituant le 
Fonds de cohésion 
1 - Projet n : 93.09.65.024 
94.09.65.024 
Completion of the Thessaloniki -N.Moudania Motorway, 
Kardia-N.Kallikratia section (10km) . 
ature et description sommaire : 
a)The project concerns earthworks, technical works, paving and coating 
with asphalt with total length of 10km. The road will have total width 
of 22 metres with 2 lanes in every direction.and a central island. 
The construction of a parallel road network is also foreseen as well as 
the construction of two intechanges at different levels in the Messimeri 
and Lakoma position. 
b)The stage of project includes complementary studies, expropriations, 
excavation of 50.000m", small structures and other earthworks. 
c)The project includes the works described in a) with the exception of 
the works described in b). 
2 - État membre bénéficiaire: 
GRECE 
3 - Organisme responsable de la réalisation du projet: 
Ministry of Public Works 
4 - LOCALISATION : 
Thessaloniki- Chalkidiki 
5 - COÛT DE L ' INVESTISSEMENT : 
- TOTAL :21.800.000 
- BASE (ELIGIBLE) DU CALCUL DU CONCOURS DU FONDS : 21.8C0.C0C 
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6 - ECHÉANCIER DES TRAVAUX - DÉBUT: 1994 
- FIN : 31.12.1997 
7 - CONCOURS ATTRIBUÉ : ( 85%) 
8 - PLAN DE FINANCEMENT : (VOIR ANNEXE 
9 - DESCRIPTION DES AVANTAGES SOCIO-ÉCONOMIQUES: 
The completion of the motorway Thessaloniki-N.Moudania wdth the upgrading 
of this remaining section Kardia-N.Kallikratia. This motorway which 
serves significant traffic is an access to T.E.N. 
io - RENTABILITÉ 
aux interne de rentabilité économique : 
Valeur actualisée nette : 11 billion Dr 
Rapport coûts/bénéfices actualisés : 2,15 IRR=11,5 
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Publication des éléments essentiels des décisions 
d'attribution d'un concours financierau titre du Règlement n 
1164/94 instituant le 
Fonds de cohésion 
1 - Projet n : 94/09/65/004 
Electrification of the Piraeus-Athens-Thessaloniki railways line 
Nature et description sommaire : 
Electrification of Piraeus-Athens-Thessaloniki railways line, having 
total length 520 km. It includes the new sections Tithorea-Lianokladi and 
angelismos-Leptokaria. The project includes all the relevant works as 
contact line, protection power and substations. 
2 - État membre bénéficiaire: 
GRECE 
3 - Organisme responsable de la réalisation du projet: 
Hellenic Railways Organisation 
4 - LOCALISATION : 
•Attiki, Viotia, Larissa, Pieria,Imathia,Thessaloniki 
5 - COÛT DE L ' INVESTISSEMENT : 
- TOTAL : 17 9. 654 
- BASE (ELIGIBLE) DU CALCUL DU CONCOURS DU FONDS : 179.654 
6 - ECHÉANCIER DES TRAVAUX : - DÉBUT: 1.11.1994 
- FIN :31.12.1999 
7 - CONCOURS ATTRIBUÉ : ( 8 5%) 
8 - PLAN DE FINANCEMENT : ( VOIR ANNEXE ) 
9 - DESCRIPTION DES AVANTAGES SOCIO-ÉCONOMIQUES: 
The modernisation of the major railway line of the country ai^Lr.z to 
achieve railway speeds of 200 km/h and increase in average speed by 15* 
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îo - RENTABILITÉ 
Taux interne de rentabilité économique : IRR=21.5% 
Valeur actualisée nette : 172bill drs or 610 MECU 
Rapport coûts/bénéfices actualisés : 8 
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Publication of main points of decisions to grant financial assistance under 
Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.09.65.034 
Study of a rail project to link the Ikonio container terminal in the Port of Piraeus 
. wjth the planned station at Thriassio. 
Brief description 
Study of alternative technical solutions (preliminary stages) 
Feasibility study (cost/benefit) 
Environmental impact study 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Greece 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Piraeus port authority 
4. LOCATION: Attiki 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 183 103 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1 November 1994 
Finish: 31 March 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Link between the commercial port of Piraeus and the national railway network. 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.09.65.035 
Medium and long-term strategic plan for the port complex prepared by the 
Piraeus port authority (Master Plan) 
Brief description 
Preparation of a medium and long-term strategic plan for the port- complex 
prepared by the Piraeus port authority. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Greece 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Piraeus port authority 
4. LOCATION: Attiki 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 140 954 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1 November 1994 
Finish: 30 June 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Development of the Piraeus port complex over the next twenty years. 
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Publication of main points of decisions to grant financial assistance under 
Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.09.65.036 
Environmental impact study on the investment programme for 1994-96 prepared 
by the Port of Piraeus authority. 
Brief description 
Sectoral and overall environmental impact study of projects planned for 1994-99. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Greece 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Piraeus port authority 
4. LOCATION: Attiki 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 44 758 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 31 August 1994 
Finish: 30 September 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The search for solutions which will avoid deterioration of the environment around 
the port of Piraeus and perhaps improve it. 
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Main points of Decisions to grant assistance 
1. PROJECT N°: 93/09/61/012 
93/09/61/013 
93/09/61/014 
Name and summary description: 
SOIL PROTECTION, REFORESTATION AND FOREST PROTECTION 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: GREECE 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE 
4. LOCATION: 
WHOLE COUNTRY 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
Total: 14.2 MECU 
Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund:12 MECU 
6. SCHEDULE OF WORKS: -Start: July 1994 
-End: December 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
ECONOMIC AND PUBLIC INTEREST 
9. RATE OF RETURN: ( non applicable ) 
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1. PROJECT N°: 93/09/61/063 
94/09/61/063 
Name and summary description : 
Water supply and sewerage for Mytilene 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: GREECE 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Ministry for the Interior/ Mytilene Municipal Water 
Supply and Sewage Corporation 
4. LOCATION: Northen Aegean 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
-Total: 22.6 MECU 
-Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 
19.2 MECU 
6. SCHEDULE OF WORKS: -Start: 1 January 1993 
-End: 31 December 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Completion of the network and link-up with biological 
purification plan;improvement od public health. 
9. RATE OF RETURN: ( non applicable ) 
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1. PROJECT N°: 93/09/61/074 
94/09/61/011-2 
94/09/61/011-3a 
Name and summary description: 
Work to facilitate the supply of water from the Evinos to 
Athens: second stage.Temporary intake of water from the 
area upstream of the Evinos dam Sections of roads for easy 
access to different Evinos works 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE : GREECE 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Ministry for the Environment, Regional Planning and 
Public Works (YPECODE) 
4. LOCATION: Western Greece 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT : 
-Total: 95.87 4 MECU 
-Eligible cost assistance from the Fund: 81. 4 93 MECU 
6. SCHEDULE OF WORKS: -Start:April 1994 
-End: December 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: ( 85%) 
8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project aims to meet Athens'water requirements 
by exploiting the surface waters of the Evinos 
basin in order to increase the reserves of the 
Mornos reservoir, the main source of drinking water 
for Greater Athens. Delivery of water before 
completion of the dam. 
9. RATE OF RETURN: (non applicable ) 
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Main points of Decisions to grant assistance 
1. PROJECT N°: 94/09/61/001 
94/09/61/001-2 
Name and summary description : 
Drainage and wast-water treatment facilities in Loutrakion 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: GREECE 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Ministry of Regional Planning, the Environment and Public 
Works (YPECODE)/Municipality of Loutrakion 
4. LOCATION: Peloponnisos 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
-Total: 13.9 MECU 
-Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 
11.8 MECU 
6. SCHEDULE OF WORKS: . -Start: February 199.4 
-End: 31 December 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. SOCIO - ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Completion of the networks connection and treatment for 
biological clean-up, reduction of pollution, improvement of 
public health. 
9. RATE OF RETURN: (non applicable ) 
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Main points of Decisions to grant assistance 
1. PROJECT N°: 94/09/61/002 
Name and summary description: 
National Bank for Hydrological and Meteorogical Information 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: GREECE 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Ministry of Regional Planning, the Environment and Public 
Works (YPEKODE) 
4. LOCATION: the whole country 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
Total: 6,100 MECU 
Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 
5,185 MECU 
6. SCHEDULE OF WORKS: -Start: 22 February 1994 
-End: 31 December 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Creation of up-to-date information infrastructure for the 
Greek water cycle. Rational management of water resources. 
Study of environmental pollution. 
9. RATE OF RETURN: ( non applicable ) 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.09.61.006 
Brief description 
Disposal of waste and rain water from the Kalochori area. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Greece 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Thessaloniki waste disposal body 
4. LOCATION: 
Central Macedonia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 23 million 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: bCU 19.6 
million 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: ' June 1994 
Finish: December 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: 85% 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Cleaning up of the Gulf of Thessaloniki 
Improved environment in the Kalochori area 
/& 
Better services for residents 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: n/a 
Current net value: ECU 10 million 
Current cost/benefit ratio: n/a 
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Main points of Decision to grant assistance 
1. PROJECT N°: 94/09/61/011 
Name and summary description: 
NATURE ET DESCRIPTION SOMMAIRE: MANAGEMENT OF THE EVINOS 
CATCHMENT AREA AND HYDROGEOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE EVINOS 
KARSTIC SYSTEM 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: GREECE 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
MINISTRY OF REGIONAL PLANNING, THE ENVIRONMENT AND 
PUBLIC WORKS ( YPEKODE) 
4. LOCATION : 
WESTERN GREECE 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
-Total: 0,110 MECU 
-Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 
0,110 MECU 
6. SCHEDULE OF WORKS: -Start: 5/1994 
-End: 08/1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: 85% 
8. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
PROTECTION OF GROUNDWATER FROM DEGRADATION 
PRESERVATION OF THE QUANTITIES OF WATER NECESSARY 
TO PROTECT THE EXISTING BIOTOPESv 
9. RATE OF RETURN: ( non applicable ) 
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1. PROJECT N°: 94/09/61/011-1 
Name and summary description: 
Expropriation of the Evinos-Fragma-Siranga-Prospelas 
aqueduct 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE : GREECE 
3. BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR 
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT: 
Ministry of Regional Planning, the Environment and 
Public Works (YPECODE) 
4. LOCATION:Western Greece 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT: 
-Total: 9 MECU 
-Eligible cost for assistance from the Fund: 
' 7,65 MECU 
6. SCHEDULE OF WORKS: -Start: July 1994 
-End: June 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. DESCRIPTION DES AVANTAGES SOCIO-ECONOMIQUES: 
To obtain the necessary land for the construction of the 
Evinos project and the area to be flooded by the artificial 
lake. The Evinos project aims to meet Athens'water 
requirements from the Evinos. Evinos aquaduct-relevant 
Commission Decisions: C(93)3438 of 3 December 1993 and 
C(94)675 of 28 March 1994. 
9. RATE OF RETURN: ( non applicable ) 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.09.15.001. 
Brief description 
Measures to support Cohesion Fund projects 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Greece 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Ministry of the Economy 
4. LOCATION: 
Throughout the country. 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 15 249 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1994 
Finish: 1999 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Effective preparation, implementation, monitoring, assessment and publicity for 
Cohesion Fund projects 
10. RATE OF RETURN (not applicable) 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: jtf. 10.65.027 
Preparatory study on the permanent general loading terminal in the port of Sines. 
Brief description: 
Feasibility study of a national model, economic and financial appraisal and 
environmental impact assessment. Small-scale hydraulic tests on a: two-berth 
general loading and container terminal in the port of Sines. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Administration of the port of Sines 
4. LOCATION: 
Alentejo (coast) 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 292 924 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
292 294 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: September 1993 
Finish: July 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 248 985 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project to construct a permanent terminal which is being,studied will permit 
the port of Sines to handle large cargoes and container ships while offering 
excellent working and safety conditions. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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1. PROJECT No: 9£ 10.65.028 
Section of road between Penafiel and Amarante 
Brief description: 
Construction of a 17.5 km section of the Oporto to Amarante motorway between 
Penafiel and Amarante 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Brisa-Autoestradas de Portugal sa 
4. LOCATION: 
Oporto 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 96 433 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 54 539 
190 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1990 
Finish: Second half of 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (80%) ECU 43 487 352 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
This is an integral part of the main IP-4 road and forms part of the strategy for 
modernization of the national road network. The project will improve traffic 
conditions on one of the major east-west routes in Portugal. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The internal economic rate of return of this section of motorway is 17% 
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1. PROJECT No: 93.10.65.032 
Section of road between Marateca and Montemor 
Brief description: 
Construction of two sections of motorway totalling almost 42 km between 
Marateca and Montemor 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Brisa-Autoestradas de Portugal sa 
4. LOCATION: 
Évora 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 107 017 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 46 604 
542 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1992 
Finish: Second half of 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (80%) ECU 37 283 634 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
These sections of the A-6 motorway from Marateca to Elvas form an integral pan 
of the main IP-7 road and the European E90.They will be continued towards the 
interior by means of the A-6 to the frontier at Caia. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The internal economic rate of return of this section is 20.6% 
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1. PROJECT No: £j. 10.65.033 
Section of road from Atalaia to Abrantes 
Brief description: 
The 24.2 km section from Atalaia to Abrantes forms part of the IP-6 from 
Péniche to Castelo Branco beginning just after the intersection of the IP-6 and the 
IC-3 north of Atalaia and provisionally joining the EN-244/3 north of Abrantes. 
The project includes 23 structures, nine agricultural crossings and five graded 
intersections with the local road network. The two viaducts forming part of this 
section are not included in this project. 
The profile of the section is two 7.5 m carriageways separated by a 4 m central 
reservation. The basic speed will be 100 kph. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Junta Autônoma de Estradas - JAE 
4. LOCATION: 
Central Tagus 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 33 877 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 33 877 
000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: October 1993 
Finish: August 1995 
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7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 28 795 450 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Construction of this section will improve dispersal of traffic from the IP-1 and 
access to the neighbouring agglomerations of Torres Novas and Abrantes and 
hence, via other sections of the trans-European network, to the frontier towns of 
Vilar Formoso and Caia. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The internal economic rate of return of this section is 14%. 
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1. PROJECT No: j>>. 10.65.034 
Preparatory study on the repair and improvement of the quays at Rocha de Conde 
de Ôbidos and Alcantara Norte 
Brief description: 
Studies to identify the works required for the repair and improvement of the 
quays at Rocha de Conde de Ôbidos and Alcantara Norte. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Administration of the port of Lisbon 
4. LOCATION: 
Greater Lisbon 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 104 900 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 70 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: June 1993 
Finish: January 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 59 500 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
These works will permit construction at the Rocha de Conde de Ôbidos quay of 
a modern terminal for tourist excursions and at the Alcantara Norte quay of a 
multimodal terminal able to handle 600 000 tonnes per year and vessels of 10 000 
tonnes. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.10.65.003 
Impact study on the area adjacent to the construction of the inner (CRIL) and 
outer (CREL) Lisbon ring roads. 
Brief description: 
Study to identify and assess the positive impact on the environment of the 
infrastructure in question. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Brisa-Autoestradas de Portugal sa 
4. LOCATION: 
Lisboa e Vale do Tejo 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 63 400 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 63 400 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: March 1994 
Finish: May 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 53 890 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
To appraise the impact on the environment of construction of the inner (CRIL) 
and outer (CREL) Lisbon ring roads. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable. 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.65.005 
Brief description: 
Construction, in the form of a private concession, of a new road bridge, three 
lanes wide in each direction, over the Tagus between the junction- with the Auto-
estrada do Norte where it enters Lisbon and that with the Coina regional ring 
road on the Setubal peninsula. The total length of 17.2 km and comprises the 
following works: 
the Sacavém interchange between km 0 and km 0.525; 
the north access, between km 0.525 and km 0.962; 
the main bridge, between km 2.122 and km 2.952; 
the south access viaduct, between km 2.952 and km 13.310; 
. the south access, between km 13.310 and km 17.200. 
North access 
The north access, which constitutes the link with the new bridge, comprise* 
essentially a continuation of the CRIL (from the junction with the Auto-estrada 
do Norte to the start of the EN-10) and includes the Sacavém interchange. This 
will link both the CRIL (inner ring road) and the new bridge to the Autoestrada 
do Norte and the "second ring road." 
North viaduct 
The north viaduct, 1 160 m long, comprises the structurally separate north and 
south sections, 488 m and 672 m long respectively. 
Main bridge 
The main bridge spans the largest navigation channel (the Cala do None) in the 
section of the Tagus estuary where the new crossinglies. This will be a reinforced 
structure 830 m long with a central span of 420.2 m giving free heigrft of 400 m. 
On each side there will be buttresses to support the towers and three spans of 
62.3 m, 70.6 m and 72 m. 
South access viaduct 
The south viaduct, 10 358 m long, comprises the structurally separate north and 
south sections, 6 578 m and 3 780 m long respectively. 
South access 
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The south access, a section 3.9 km long with a normal cross-section, links the 
end of the south viaduct to the junction with the Coina regional ring road. 
It is planned to build a service station at the end of the south viaduct, together 
with an assistance and repair centre and toll gates across the full width of the 
road near to the Coina regional ring road. 
Links with the existing road network, which do not form part of this project, will 
comprise the interchange with the planned Coina regional ring road and the 
southwards extension of the IP-1, which will join the southwards road system 
towards the Algarve and the link leading to the frontier at Caia. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
GATTEL - Gabinete da Travessia do Tejo en Lisboa 
4. LOCATION: 
Region of Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, Lisbon conurbation 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 716 741 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
603 170 196 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1994 
Finish: 1998 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (83.7%) ECU 311 211 212 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
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Growth in traffic using the 25 April bridge has exceeded expectation. Since the 
bridge came into service in 1966, traffic has failed to increase only in 1983 and 
1984 and in 1993 the average annual rate of growth was over 10%. Average 
daily traffic in 1993 was more than 120 000 vehicles. 
This increase has resulted in a substantial deterioration in the service provided by 
the bridge and causes traffic jams which block and delay the crossing 
considerably, particularly at rush hours. 
These jams constitute an obstacle to the movement of people between the two 
sides of the Tagus and have a deleterious effect on living conditions since 
journeys entail wasted time to an extent far greater than is acceptable for access 
to major urban centres. 
The rate of development of Portugal, and in particular of the Lisbon metropolitan 
area, requires a swift and substantial improvement in the road crossing of the 
Tagus in the vicinity of Lisbon. 
Construction of the new crossing with the opening of a sixth lane for traffic and 
the opening of the 25 April bridge to rail traffic will ease traffic congestion in the 
short and medium-term. 
The new bridge, whose capacity is estimated at about 135 000 vehicles per day 
in each direction, will enable some 270 000 vehicles per day to cross the Tagus 
and will meet demand which, by 2010, is expected to reach 77 000 000 vehicles 
per year or about 210 000 vehicles per day. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The analysis of costs and yields is based on the estimated cost of building the 
new crossing and access roads for the period 1998 to 2018. 
The base scenario, which assumes growth in GDP of 2.5% from 1998 and tolls 
ranging from ESC 280 to 1 350, gives an internal economic rate of return of 
9.5%, 
Sensitivity analyses show.that high growth (3.5% per year) and low growth 
(1.5% per year) in GDP would increase or reduce profits by 15% as compared 
with the base scenario, so giving internal economic rates of return of 10% and 
8% respectively. 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.10.65.006 
Freixo bridge and access viaduct 
Brief description: 
Construction of a gantry bridge in prestressed concrete 705 m long and 36 m 
wide. This road bridge will be continued towards Gaia by means of an access 
viaduct 125 m long. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Junta Autonoma das Estradas - JAE 
4. LOCATION: 
Greater Oporto 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 29 951 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 20 981 
000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: June 1993 
Finish: December 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 17 833 850 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Construction of the Freixo bridge will help improve road communications 
between the two banks of the Douro and reduce congestion in the Oporto 
metropolitan area. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The project has an internal economic rate of return of 44% 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.001 and 94.10.61.002 - Studies on water supplies in 
the Algarve 
Brief description 
Studies and projects for the construction of two new networks to supply drinking 
water in the Barlavento and Sotavento areas of the Algarve. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
IPE - Âguas de Portugal 
Sociedade gestora de participaçôes sociais sa 
4. LOCATION: Algarve 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 2 715 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
2 715 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1 February 1994 
Finish: 31 December 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 2 307 750 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Not applicable 
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10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.003 and 94.10.61.004 - Studies on water supply 
networks in the Greater Oporto area 
Brief description 
Studies and projects concerning inter-municipal networks to supply water to the 
northern and southern areas of Greater Oporto 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
IPE - Âguas de Portugal, sociedade gestora de participaçôes sociais sa 
4. LOCATION: Oporto 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 5 889 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
5 889 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1 February 1994 
Finish: 31 December 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 5 014 150 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Not applicable 
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10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.006 and 94.10.61.007 - Sanitation system for 
Trancâo 
Brief description 
The sanitation system for Trancâo includes the drainage, collection and treatment 
of waste water from the Trancâo water system. This stage includes construction 
of two stations for the treatment of waste water: 
the station at Sâo Joâo da Talha will treat waste water generated by some 
40 000 people and about 85 000 HE of industrial waste; 
the Frielas station will treat waste water generated by some 310 000 
people and by local industries. This will be a large station able to deal 
with an organic load of about 1 000 000 HE by 2001. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Municipality of Loures 
4. LOCATION: Greater Lisbon 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 45 477 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 45 160 
000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: January 1993 
Finish: February 1998 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 7 594 750 
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8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The network of which these two projects form part should clean up the Trancâo 
water system and improve the quality of water and the environment. It should 
also reduce the amount of pollution discharged into the Tagus estuary. 
The stations covered by this decision will deal with waste water generated by 
major residential areas in Greater Lisbon and industrial effluent which cannot be 
handled on the spot. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
S. Joûo da Talha station •: 
The current net value is ESC 65 200 000, giving an internal rate of return of 
8.61%. 
Frielas station 
The current net value is ESC 570 265 000, giving an internal rate of return of 
8.87%. 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.008 - Sanitation system for Greater Oporto - Leça sub­
system 
Brief description 
The sub-system for the treatment of waste water from Leça contains a number of 
components for which assistance from the cohesion financial instrument (Decision 
C(93) 3977) was requested. This project is intended to complete the operation and 
includes a treatment station and undersea discharge pipe. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION. 
Municipality of Matosinhos 
4. LOCATION: Metropolitan area of Oporto 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 15 326 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
15 326 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1 August 1994 
Finish: 30 June 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 13 027 100 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
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The Leça sub-system will cover the municipality of Matosinhos, which is heavily 
industrialized (400 units already installed) and whose present population of 
160 000 is expected to double over the life of the project (to 2030). 
The discharge of untreated urban and industrial effluent is detrimental to the 
environment, particularly the coast and water courses. Bringing the sub-system 
into service will put an end to this and restore the environmental quality of the 
areas affected. 
10. RATE OP RETURN (where applicable): 
Cost/benefit analysis of the whole project over a' 20-year period gives an internal 
rate of return of 4.7%. 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.009 - Waste water treatment system for Quinta do 
Lago 
Brief description 
The project concerns the construction in two stages of: a network for the 
collection of waste water and the Quinta do Lago treatment plant with a capacity 
of 27 000 HE and secondary treatment (phase 1) and the addition of ternary 
treatment (phase 2). 
The project forms part of a large-scale network to deal with waste water for 
discharge into the Ria Formosa. Total investment in this network amounts to 
some ECU 50 million. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Municipality of Louie 
4. LOCATION: Algarve 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 3 270 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
3 118000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: July 1994 
Finish: June 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 2 650 300 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will put a stop to the discharge of untreated effluent from a number 
of urban areas and tourist centres into the Ria Formosa, a nature park protected 
at Community and international level. There will also be a positive impact on 
tourism and fisheries. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.010 and 94.10.61.011 - Drainage and treatment of 
waste water from Vila Nova de Gaia 
Brief description 
A series of works for the collection and treatment of waste water from Vila Nova 
de Gaia: main drains, pipes, lifting stations, the installation of. secondary 
treatment and an undersea discharge pipe for disposal of the final effluent. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia 
4. LOCATION: Oporto metropolitan area 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 10 853 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
10 772 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1986 
Finish: June 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 9 156 200 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The two projects should ensure the treatment of waste water from an area with 
a population of about 200 000 which suffers from serious problems of water 
pollution, particularly in the Douro and large areas of the coastal strip. 
Integration of the projects into the regional network for northern Greater Oporto 
will ensure the technical and economic coherence and effectiveness of the 
measures. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Analysis gives an internal rate of return of 3.4% for the Atlantic basin proj-ect 
and 4.9% for the northern Douro project. 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.012 - Sanitation network for the Ave 
Brief description 
This project forms part of an integrated system for cleaning up the river Ave and 
covers the supply and installation of equipment at waste-water treatment stations. 
This is the continuation of the construction phase, which received assistance from 
the cohesion financial instrument in 1993 (decision C(93) 2931/1). 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Association of municipalities in the Vale do Ave 
4. LOCATION: Vale do Ave 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 16 305 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
10 030 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1 May 1994 
Finish: 30 June 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 8 525 500 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The Ave water system covers about 500 000 people with a density of population 
of 360 per sq. km. The area is highly industrialized and includes a large number 
of textile firms. 
The present treatment network serves only 8% of the population and mosi 
industrial plants discharge their waste direct into surface water, so generating a 
worrying level of pollution of water resources. 
The network for cleaning up the Ave should provide a global and integrated 
solution to this problem by treating the waste water generated by 75 % of the 
population and solid domestic and industrial waste. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.013 - Restoration of plant cover in protected areas 
Brief description 
This is a three-phase project for three consecutive plant growth cycles; the total 
investment is ECU 15 million. 
The first phase involves afforestation, replacement of exotic species, "restoration 
of natural vegetation and the establishment of nurseries. It concerns 13 protected 
landscape areas and natural parks. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Instituto da Conservaçâo da Natureza 
4. LOCATION: Various regions 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 6 379 790 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
6 379 790 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: March 1994 
Finish: December 1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 5 422 822 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project should encourage plant cover by native species which will regenerate 
and develop natural ecosystems. 
It will also help combat erosion, regulate the water system and reduce the risk 
of forest fires. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.014 
Brief description 
Connection of the main sources of drinking water on Madeira. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Instituto de Gestâo da Âgua 
4. LOCATION: Madeira 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 21 480 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
21430 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1993 
Finish: 31 December 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 18 215 502 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project should increase the potential supply of drinking water to l-unchal and 
adjoining areas through interconnections which will rationalize and improve the 
management of the water available. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The internal rate of return is 2.7%. 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.016 - Increasing the capacity of the Castelo de Bode 
supply pipe 
Brief description 
The Castelo de Bode network, which supplies drinking water to the Lisbon area, 
is being extended in a number of phases, one of which includes increasing the 
capacity of the intermediate section over a total length of almost 30 km. 
This phase, which will double the capacity of four sections over a length of 20 
km, completes the works and concludes assistance to this system from the 
Cohesion Fund. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
EPAL 
4. LOCATION: Central Tagus 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 30 662 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: EC I 
29 268 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: March 1994 
Finish: May 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 24 877 800 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project to extend the Castelo de Bode network reflects the increase in water 
consumption by the population of greater Lisbon, about 2 500 000 of whom are 
connected to it. It should ensure the quality of water required by Directive 
80/778/EEC and improve supplies. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.018 and 94.10.61.021 - Studies on the drainage and 
treatment of waste water in the coastal and sensitive areas of the Algarve. 
Brief description 
This is a series of studies and technical projects dealing with solutions for the 
drainage, treatment and disposal of waste water in the coastal and sensitive pans 
of the Algarve. 
An initial series of studies concerns the protected landscape area of the south­
eastern Alentejano and the Costa Vicentina while a second series deals with the 
Ria Formosa lagoons. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Algarve regional directorate for the environment and natural resources 
4. LOCATION: Algarve 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 1 585 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
1 585 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: August 1994 
Finish: February 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 1 347 250 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Not applicable 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.019 and 94.10.61.020 - Waste water treatment network 
in the Sotavento Algarvio 
Brief description 
These are two phases of two separate projects: the waste-water treatment station 
at Vilamoura and the drainage and effluent treatment station at Vaje do Lobo. 
These form part of the network for cleaning up the Sotavento Algarvio, all the 
elements of which, irrespective of their location, form part of a general strategy 
and a coherent whole. The investment required to construct this network is 
currently estimated at ECU 10 million. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Municipality of Louie 
4. LOCATION: Algarve 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 2 488 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
2 235 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: October 1994 
Finish: October 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 1 899 750 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The works, which will permit treatment of the waste water from a number of 
urban centres not connected to the existing networks, should reduce 
bacteriological pollution by effluent and enable the water recovered to be used for 
purposes other than drinking. 
Integration of all assistance into a coherent network is designed to achieve 
economies of scale and establish a rational infrastructure. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The internal rate of return of the project concerning the Vilamoura station is 
13%. 
The Vale do Lobo project will bé of benefit to activities related to tourism and 
fisheries. 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.022 - Improved supplies of water from the Alvito dam 
Brief description 
The project is concerned with improving water supplies from the Alvito dam and 
includes a water capture system, a treatment station and a network of pipes 
totalling 86 km. 
The Alvito dam is finished and operational. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Association of municipalities 
4. LOCATION: Alentejo 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 6 675 270 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
6 675 270 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: November 1994 
Finish: October 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 5 673 979 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The Alentejo suffers from a severe shortage of water and the drought which has 
afflicted the region for a number of years causes frequent interruptions in 
supplies. Underground reservoirs are being over-exploited, which is deleterious 
to water quality. 
Increasing the capture capacity of the Alvito dam should resolve the problems of 
the five municipalities worst affected by the shortfall in supplies. 
The project should also reduce dependency on underground water, which will no 
longer be used as a reserve, so improving the quality of water. 
It also encourage people to remain where they are living and check the gradual 
depopulation of the region. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The project will have a current net value of ESC 7 591 210 000 tat an updating 
rate of 8%) and an internal rate of return of 8.11 %. 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.023 - Study on the treatment of solid urban waste in 
the Algarve. 
Brief description 
The study is a preparation for the establishment of an integrated system for the 
management of solid waste on the Algarve and includes analysis of the_prospects 
for. treatment and exploitation. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Empresa Gérai de Fomento 
4. LOCATION: Algarve 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 46 500 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 46 500 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: October 1994 
Finish: December 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 39 525 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Not applicable 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.024 - Drainage and treatment of waste water from 
Barcelos 
Brief description 
Construction of a network for the treatment of waste water including a drain 15 
km long, pipes, lifting stations and a treatment station. 
The project forms part of the network for drainage and treatment of waste water 
from norther Greater Oporto, the total cost of which could amount to ECU 100 
million. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Municipality of Barcelos 
4. LOCATION: Barcelos 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 14 425 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
14 182 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: September 1990 
Finish: March 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 12 054 700 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project should ensure appropriate treatment for waste water from Barcelos, 
reduce the pollution discharged into the river Câvado and eliminate centres of 
pollution in the ground. 
The treated water can be reused for purposes compatible with the level of quality 
secured, which will improve the overall management of the region's water 
resources. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The internal rate of return of the project is 3.72%. 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.026 - System for the sorting of solid waste from 
Greater Oporto. 
Brief description 
The project will permit the sorting of materials for their subsequent recycling 
using a number of methods of recovery. It comprises: establishment of plant 
equipped to accept waste and a processing centre, selective collections and public 
awareness campaigns. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
LIPOR 
4. LOCATION: Oporto metropolitan area 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 11 894 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: HCl 
11894 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: December 1994 
Finish: December 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 10 110 750 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
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The project will be implemented in seven municipalities in the Oporto 
metropolitan area and will seek to exploit to the full the opportunities lor 
recycling material from solid urban waste. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The internal rate of return of the project lies between 4% and 6.1%, depending 
on the hypotheses used. The current net value varies between ESC 1 240 897 000 
and ESC 1 973 447 000. 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.61.027 - Study on introduction of the "green spot" system 
in Portugal 
Brief description 
The study should prepare for introduction of the "green spot" system to 
encourage and profit from the recycling of packaging. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Empresa Gérai de Fomento 
4. LOCATION: 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 146 700 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 146 700 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: October 1994 
Finish: March 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (100%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Not applicable 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.10.15.001 
Technical assistance measure. 
Brief description 
Organization of memetings for monitoring, raising awareness and information. 
Preparation and distribution of brochures and reports on assistance from the 
Cohesion Fund. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: 
Portugal 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direcçâo-Geral de Desenvolvimento Regional 
4. LOCATION: 
Lisbon 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 35 194 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 35 194 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 3 May 1994 
Finish: 31 December 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
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Not applicable. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.11.65.001 
Widening of the Madrid (Puerta de Hierro) to Villalba section of the north-west 
expressway. 
Brief description 
The project concerns the widening of a 33.2 km section of the N-VI between 
Madrid (Puerta de Hierro) and Villalba. 
This requires construction of a fast lane capable of taking traffic in either 
direction and separated by rigid barriers from the adjoining carriageways on the 
section between Puerta de Hierro and Las Rozas and widening to three lanes in 
each direction of the section between Las Rozas and Villalba (reduction in width 
of the central reservation). 
The project is divided into three sections: 
Puerta de Hierro - Aravaca 
Aravaca - Las Rozas 
Las Rozas - Villalba 
The main structure in the project is a bridge over the Manzanares which will be 
137.5 m long and 20.7 m wide. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION 
Ministerio de Obras Publicas, Transporte y Medio Ambiente 
Direction-General de Carreteras 
4. LOCATION: Madrid 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 136 184 518 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
88 903 372 
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6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 17 December 1991 
Finish: 19 June 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Increased capacity and improved service over a larger period off the year in order 
to avoid the jams which affect 40% of the 76 500 vehicles using this section 
every day. Average traffic speed at rush hours would increase from 37.5 kph to 
72 kph. At present, average speeçl is 64 kph for light vehicles and S2 kph tor 
heavy vehicles. Completion of the project will raise these speeds to 94 kph and 
76 kph respectively. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 28.1% 
Current net value: ECU 630 million 
Current cost/benefit ratio: 6.8 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.11.65.003 
Bailén - Albolote section of the Bailén - Motril expressway 
Brief description 
Construction of 116.2 km of expressway between Bailén and Albolote. 
The standard profile is two 7 m carriageways, with external shoulders of 2 5 m. 
internal shoulders of 1 m and a 10.5 m central reservation. 
The project comprises four sections: 
the Bailén - Jaén North section: 36.7 km of new road between the 
junction providing access to Bailén from the CN-IV and the north of the 
Jaén conurbation. 
The works include seven three-leg interchanges, 22 overpasses and 24 
underpasses, three bridges taking the expressway over the railway line, 
three access roads over the railway line, a bridge over the Guadiel and a 
bridge over the Guadalquivir with three arches 55 m, 110 m and 55 m 
wide and a continuous mixed deck (metal structure along the length). 
Section Jaén North - La Guardia: conversion into expressway of the 13.9 
km section of the CN-323 (Bailén - Motril) between Jaén North and the 
La Guardia junction. This section includes 24 structures. 
Section La Guardia - Noalejo: conversion into expresswas of the 2^N km 
section of the CN-323 between La Guardia and Noalejo. This section 
includes 29 major structures and 63 items of masonry work lor transversal 
drainage and the canalization of the Guadalbullon, and the excavation of 
four tunnels, one of which is artificial; 
the section between the Noalejo and Albolote junctions: some parts will 
be doublet while in other places two new carriageways will be built This 
section includes construction of six junctions, 25.4 km of service roads, 
21 underpasses, three overpasses and four viaducts. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
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Ministerio de Obras Publicas, Transporte y Medio Ambiente 
Direcciôn-General de Carreteras 
4. LOCATION: 
Granada, Jaén 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 311 570 396 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
309 843 265 
6. WORK-SCHEDULE: 
Start: 22 January 1994 
Finish: 30 June 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Improved communications between south-east Spain and the rest of the country. 
This project will complete the route from Madrid to Malaga via Bailén and 
Granada and improve access to major tourist areas (Granada, Sierra Nevada, 
Costa del Sol). On a scale from 1 to 7, access currently stands at 4 and will 
improve to 3 when the project is completed. 
It is estimated that journey times will be reduced by 47 minutes for light vehicles 
and 51 minutes for heavy vehicles. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 14.4% 
Current net value: ECU 395 million 
Current cost/benefit ratio: 2.3 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.11.65.004 
Lérida bypass 
Brief description 
The project concerns construction of the Lérida bypass on the N-II from Madrid 
to the French frontier via Barcelona. 
The standard profile has two 7 m carriageways with external shoulders 2.5 m 
wide and internal shoulders 1 m wide, a central reservation 9 m wide and seven 
main junctions. 
It also entails construction of 22 overpasses, 32 underpasses and an aqueduct. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Ministerio de Obras Piiblicas, Transporte y Medio Ambiente 
Direction-General de Carreteras 
4. LOCATION: Lérida 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 97 865 525 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
97 812 884 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 11 December 1993 
Finish: 11 June 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
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8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project is intended to improve road safety and provide uniform driving 
conditions over whole journeys while educing the impact of through traffic in 
urban areas. 
Average traffic speeds currently standing at 50 kph for light vehicles and 41 kph 
for heavy vehicles will be raised to 108 kph and 81 kph respectively. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 18.4% 
-Current Jiet value: ECU 170 million 
Current cost/benefit ratio: 2.9 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.11.65.006 
Madrid - Alicante and La Encina - Valencia lines 
' Phase II (removal of level crossings and adjustment to speeds of 200/220 kph). 
Brief description 
All works required to adjust speeds on the railway lines between Madrid and 
Alicante and La Encina and Valencia to.220/220 kph. 
Removal of level crossings. 
Alcazar de San Juan - La Encina section. Removal of four level crossings at 
Campo de Criptana and Tomelloso (Ciudad Real). 
Alcâzar de San Juan - Valencia section. Removal of five overpasses m the 
municipality of Socuéllamos and two underpasses at Silla. 
Alcira - Silla section. Removal of level crossings at Benifayo. 
Albacete - La Encina section. Rerouting between km 288 and km 298 and 
between km 308 and km 319. Bed and track. 
Fuente La Higuera - Jâtiva section. 
Fuente La Higuera - Jâtiva section. Rebuilding of the stations at Mogente and 
Vallada. 
Doubling of track. Fuente La Higuera - Jâtiva. Track 
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2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION 
Ministerio de Obras Publicas, Transporte y Medio Ambieme 
Direction-General de Carreteras 
4. LOCATION: Albacete, Alicante, Ciudad Real and Valencia. 
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5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 86 697 457 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
86 102 110 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 30 December 1993 
Finish: 30 April 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Reduction in the journey from Albacete to Valencia by increasing traffic speed. 
Safer infrastructure. Improvement in capacity, regularity and fluidity of traffic. 
On a scale of l.to 7, accessibility currently stands at 4. This project will increase 
it to 2. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 8.8% 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.11.65.007 
Mediterranean corridor (adjustment of railway lines to speeds of 200/220 kph. 
Phase II. Valencia - San Vicente de Calders section) 
Brief description 
All works required to adjust the Mediterranean corridor lines from Valencia to 
Tarragona and from Tarragona to Barcelona to speeds of 200/220 kph: 
Valencia - Castellôn section 
Valencia - Tarragona line. Removal of level crossing at km 61.994 
(Burriana road), Villareal (Castellôn) 
Valencia - Tarragona line. Removal of level crossing at km 34.724 
Sagunto (Valencia) 
Valencia - Tarragona line. Valencia - Castellôn section. Removal oi level 
crossings between km 7 and km 69. 
Valencia - Tarragona line. Valencia - Castellôn section. Adjustment to 
speeds of 200/220 kph between km 6 and km 29. 
Valencia - Tarragona line. Valencia - Castellôn section. Rebuilding of 
Sagunto station. 
Oropesa - Alcanar section. 
Valencia - Tarragona line. Oropesa - Alcanar section. Adjustment of track 
II to speeds of 200/220 kph. 
Automatic block signalling of Oropesa - Alcanar section. 
Valencia - Tarragona line. Removal of level crossing at km 91.343 
Oropesa del Mar - Castellôn. 
Alcanar - Cambrils section. 
Valencia - Tarragona line. Alcanar - Camarles section. Doubling ot track 
Tarragona - San Vicente del Calders section. 
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Tarragona - Barcelona line. Tarragona - San Vicente del Calders section. 
Renovation of track and adjustment of geometry to speeds of 200 kph. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Ministerio de Obras Publicas, Transporte y Medio Ambiente 
Direction-General de Carreteras 
4. LOCATION: Valencia, Castellôn and Tarragona. 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 146 917 670 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: LCU 
141 968 777 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 30 September 1993 
Finish: 30 April 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Reduction in journey times between Valencia. Castellôn. Tarragona and 
Barcelona by increasing traffic speed. 
Future journey times between Valencia and Barcelona are put at 2 hours 30 
minutes instead of 2 hours 48 minutes in 1992. 
•The project will improve the safety of infrastructure, increase capacity and 
improve the regularity and fluidity of traffic. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 7.6% 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.11.65.008 
Costa de Sol expressway (San Roque - Guadiaro section) 
Brief description 
The project involves construction of an expressway between San Roque and 
Guadiaro. The profile comprises two carriageways 7 m or 10.5 m wide (two or 
three lanes) with external shoulders of 2.5 m and internal shoulders of 1 in. 
The width of the central reservation varies between 8 m and 12 m. 
The project includes four junctions (at San Roque Est, Higueron, Borondo and 
Sotogrande) and a number of multi-arched structures with decks in prestressed 
reinforced concrete. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Ministerio de Obras Piiblicas, Transporte y Medio Ambiente 
Direction-General de Carreteras 
4. LOCATION: Cadiz 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 39 231 438 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
32 370 543 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 13 December 1995 
Finish: 31 May 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
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8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Improved communications in southern Spain by extending the Costa del Sol 
expressway and so improving access to tourist areas (Costa del Sol, Costa 
Blanca). 
On a scale of 1 to 7, access currently stands at 6. This project will improve it to 
5. 
Traffic speeds on this section, which currently stand at 80 kph for light vehicles 
and 65 kph for heavy vehicles, should rise to 120 kph and 90 kph respective!). 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 19.81 % 
Current net value: ECU 64 million 
Current cost/benefit ratio: 2.783 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.11.65.009 
Luarca bypass (Canero - Otur section) 
Brief description 
The project concerns construction of a bypass 11.6 km long on the CN-634 and 
CN-632 at Luarca (Asturias). 
It includes 20 structures, four of which are viaducts over the Zurranco, Capiiana, 
Ricandi and Canero. 
The standard profile has a 7 m carriageway with two 2.5 m shoulders 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Ministerio de Obras Publicas, Transporte y Medio Ambiente 
Direction-General de Carreteras 
4. LOCATION: Asturias 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 31 234 370 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECV 
28 989 602 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 11 October 1993 
Finish: 31 December 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
This project will strengthen the road network and improve inter-regional 
communications by upgrading the major long-distance routes and increasing their 
accessibility index. 
The present traffic speeds of 60 kph for light vehicles and 49 kph for hea\ y 
vehicles could be increased to 100 kph and 81 kph respectively, reducing journey 
times by 6 minutes for light vehicles and 8 minutes for heavy vehicles. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 16.2% 
Current net value: ECU 37.55 million 
Current.cost/benefit ratio: 2.308 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.11.65.010 
Gijôn ring road . 
Brief description 
The project comprises construction of an expressway 7.4 km long to form a 
bypass between Lloreda and Piles. The profile consists of two 7 m carriageways 
with external shoulders of 2.5 m and internal shoulders of 1 m, verges of 50 cm 
and a central reservation of 10 m. 
The- project includes ten major structures and 35 small masonry works. 
There will be three junctions, at Lloreda, Llano and Piles. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Ministerio de Obras Pûblicas, Transporte y Medio Ambiente 
Direction-General de Carreteras 
4. LOCATION: Asturias 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 45 514 534 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
38 295 804 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 4 December 1993 
Finish: 4 December 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project forms part of the road from La Coruna to Iriin, which is part oi the 
trans-European road network. 
The bypass on the CN-632 will avoid traffic passing through Gijôn and provide 
a route for longer distance provincial and national traffic. 
This will channel road traffic between the port of Gijôn and the goods station and 
serve the commercial and industrial areas. 
The reduction in average journey speeds from the proposed infrastructure will 
amount to about 5.3 minutes for light vehicles and 6.4 minutes for heavy 
-vehioles. Present speeds on this section of 50 kph for light vehicles and 41 kph 
for heavy vehicles could be raised to 90 kph and 73 kph respectively. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 8.252% 
Current net value: ECU 12.9 million 
Current cost/benefit ratio: 1.296 
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1. PROJECT No: 94.11.65.011 
Novellana - Cadavedo section of the N-632 
Brief description 
The project comprises a 12.8 km bypass with a width of 2.5 m on the N-632 
between Novellana and Cadavedo. 
It includes junctions at Cadavedo, Tablizo, Ballota and Novellana. 15 major 
viaducts (14 traditional multi-arched structures with rectilinear geometry and a 
viaduct with a 105 m arch over the Cabo valley) and a tunnel 212.32 m long 
(with an internal section of an arc with radius 5.5 m). 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Ministerio de Obras Publicas, Transporte y Medio Ambiente 
Direction-General de Carreteras 
4. LOCATION: Asturias 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 51 961 821 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: LCI 
33 345 030 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: , 19 March 1993 
Finish: 31 December 1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will improve road safety and make traffic conditions more uniform 
over whole journeys, while reducing the impact of through traffic on urban areas. 
It will improve the quality of service on a route bearing a heavy daily load 
averaging 7 805 vehicles, of which 12% are heavy vehicles. 
It will reduce journey time by 4.9 minutes for light vehicles and 6.89 minutes for 
heavy vehicles and reduce the number of fatal accidents each year. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of economic return: 7.5% 
Current net value: ECU 3.9 million 
-Current.cost/benefit ratio: .1.8 
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PROJECT No: 9J. 11.61.042-050 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Improvement of the beds, banks and sides of water courses in the water catchment 
basins of theEbro, Jucar, Guadalquivir, Duero, Guadiana, Segura, North, Tagus, and 
South. 
The main purpose is to 
consolidate and reinforce banks and sides 
ensure access to water courses 
restore degraded areas and renovate hydro installations 
In each catchment basin, the works involve: 
Ebro - 8 schemes along 20 km of river bank 
Jucar - 7 schemes along 16 km of river bank 
Guadalquivir - 6 schemes along 13.5 km of river bank 
Duero - 5 schemes along 15 km of river bank 
Guadiana - 8 schemes along 13 km of river bank 
Segura - 4 schemes along 14 km of river bank 
North - 4 schemes along 14 km of river bank 
Tagus - 6 schemes along 15.8 km of river bank 
South - 4 schemes along 13 km of river bank 
(The exact river bank areas concerned are detailed in the aid applications.) 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Calidad de las Aguas - MOPTMA 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Communities: Aragon, Cantabria, Navarra, Castile-La Mancha, 
Valencia, Andalusia, Castile-Léon, Murcia, Galicia, Asturias, Estremadura, Madrid. 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: January 1993 
Finish: December 1997 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (100%) ECU 24 539 419 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will: 
reduce erosion due to loss of tree cover over 9 800 ha of land, mainly in the 
catchment areas most subject to erosion (Segura and Jucar), and install 1 600 
dykes and regulating dams between the main hydro facilities; 
protect and improve banks and associated habitats along water courses and 
reservoirs, prevent flooding and spates and restore water flow in water 
courses. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
6.86% 
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PROJECT Nos: 9111.61.052, 053, 055, 057-059 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Regeneration of beaches 
The works are designed to regenerate the beaches listed below, which have suffered 
serious erosion: 
- Beaches at Maresme (Barcelona) 
bringing in 3.5 million cubic metres of sand along a 5 km stretch of 
coast 
demolition of 91 cubic metres of dyke 
redevelopment of the seafront promenade in San Vicente de Montait 
and Arenys de Mar along a 1.5 km stretch. Demolition of 1 180 cubic 
metres of existing installations 
- Beaches at Calafell, Vendrell and Roda de Bara (Tarragon) 
bringing in 2.6 million cubic metres of sand along a 12 km stretch of 
coast 
- Beach, at Zurriola (Guipuzcoa) 
constructing a breakwater and extending the wall channelling the 
Urumea River for a further 60 metres 
bringing in 1.1 million cubic metres of sand along a 850 m stretch of 
coast 
- Beach at Isla Cristina (Huelva) 
bringing in 300 000 cubic metres of sand along a 1.5 km stretch of 
coast 
- Beach at La Barossa (Cadiz) 
bringing in 463 000 cubic metres of sand along a 800 m stretch of 
coast 
- Beach at Benalmadena - second stage (Malaga) 
bringing in 546 000 cubic metres of sand along a 1.1 km stretch of 
coast 
demolition of existing groynes and construction of two new dykes. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
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Total: ECU 12 798 441 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 12 798 441 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.6.1993 
Finish: 31.12.1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 10 878 674 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The benefits are as follows: 
general satisfaction of those living along the rivers in question 
upgrading the river areas 
raising the general level of welfare among the population 
reducing risks of spates and flooding. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Depending of the river basin concerned, the internal rate of return is between 6.8% 
and 13.5%. 
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PROJECT No: 9 U 1.61.056 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Reconstruction of the seafront promenade at Orillamar, La Coruna 
The works are designed to improve the area round the Hercules Tower and Saint 
Amaro's cove by creating a green belt of 46 ha, in order to restore the natural 
environment, enlarge the promenade reserved for pedestrians and lay out an 
archaeology park. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Directorate-General of Coasts - MOPTMA 
4. LOCATION: Galicia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 4 254 823 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 4 254 823 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.11.1993 
Finish: 31.12.1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 3 616 599 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
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3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Directorate-General for Coasts - MOPTMA 
4. LOCATION: Catalonia, Basque Country, Andalusia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 27 815 513 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 27 815 513 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.6.1993 
Finish: 31.12.1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 23 643 186 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The benefits are as follows: 
benefits for users of the beaches 
raising general level of satisfaction of local population 
overcoming time lost in gaining access to coast. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Depending on the beach concerned, the rate of return varies between 14.5% and 
21.8%. 
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PROJECT Nos: 9>11.61.071 and 074 - Channelling the Miraflores in Seville and 
protecting part of the Nalon in Asturias 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
(a) Laying a concrete channel for the Miraflores along a stretch of 3.295 km to 
the point where it joins the Tamarquillo. Works at the point of confluence, 
underwater tunnels and 300 metres of improvements to the river bed by 
putting in rocks. 
(b) Dredging of the Nalon along 1.2 km, at a width of between 50 metres and 60 
metres, protection of banks by constructing a dyke of rocks along 1074 metres 
and concrete walls along 126 metres. Modification of 562 metres of road and 
construction of footbridge. 
BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Obras Hidréulicas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
LOCATION: 
Province of Seville and Region of Asturias 
COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 2 493 588 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 2 493 588 
WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 
Finish: Miraflores 
April 1993 
February 1994 Nalon 
March 1993 
October 1994 
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The benefits are as follows: 
benefits for users of the beach 
raising general level of satisfaction of the local population 
overcoming time lost in gaining access to the coast. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
15.9% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.001 - Waste water treatment plant - Aljarafe III. 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Construction of infrastructures and works needed for the treatment of waste water 
from five municipalities (Villamanrique de la Condesa, Aznalcazar,_Sanhicar la 
Mayor, Huévar and Pilas) belonging to the Aljarafe group of communes, as part 
of the creation, in Aznalcazar and Villamanrique de la Condesa, of two waste 
water treatment plants capable of treating a throughput of 8 846 250 mVyear. 
Once the water is treated, concentrations of BOD5 and suspended solids will be 
in accordance with the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC (25 mg/1 and 
30 mg/1 respectively. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Calidad de las Aguas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Province: Seville 
Autonomous Community: Andalusia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 11 076 408 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 11 076 408 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 10/94 
Finish: 12/94 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 9 414 946 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The expected benefits are the protection of the population and their goods and 
possessions, less damage to agriculture and less hours of work lost. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Miraflores: internal rate of return 17.1 % 
Nalon: internal rate of return 10.7% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.002 - Water supply to the areas of Almoguera and 
Mondejar, south of Guadalajarra and south-east of Madrid. 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
All the works needed to supply water to 21 agglomerations in the Autonomous 
Community of Castile-La Mancha and six agglomerations in the Autonomous 
Community of Madrid by taking water from the Tajuna river and channelling it 
to two regulation points including treatment stations from which the water will 
be distributed by gravity or by means of small pumping stations. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Obras Hidrâulicas (MOPT) y (MA) 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Province: Guadalagara and Madrid 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 15 437 111 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 15 437 111 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 7/94 
Finish: 12/95 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 13 121 544 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Improving the water supply to the areas concerned will permit more rational and 
sustainable water management, harmonization of the use of water with other 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will provide a systematic improvement in the quality of water 
discharged into rivers as part of the preservation and protection of the Donana 
natural park, a particularly interesting ecosystem at both Spanish and international 
level. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
10.83% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.004 - Hydraulic and sanitary measures for the Pilon 
river (Gijon) and construction of a receiving pit for the Nalon river (Asturias) in 
Spain 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
The first measure concerns water management of the segment of the Pilon 
upstream from the A-66 until its mount, over a distance of 2 655m and the 
construction of a general collector parallel to the river. The work also includes 
the construction of secondary collectors, a coastal collector, junctions for 
secondary pipelines and ancillary works. The second measure concerns the 
construction of a collector to carry waste water to the treatment station at Frieres. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Calidad de las Aguas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Municipalities: Gijôn, San Martin del Rey, Aurelio and Laviana 
Autonomous Community: Asturias 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 12 823 397 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 12 823 397 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start :9/94 
Finish: 12/96 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 10 899 887 
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natural resources, reduction of losses, improvement of water quality and the 
conservation and restoration of the natural environment. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
36% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.005 - Waste water treatment plants - Elda-Petrel. 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Construction of general collectors for Monovar and Sax, to collect the waste 
water from these two agglomerations and some of the waste water from Elda and 
Petrel; expansion of the existing treatment plant serving Elda and Petrel, to treat 
waste water so that it can then be discharged into a river or used for irrigation. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Calidad de las Aguas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Province: Alicante 
Autonomous Community: Valencia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 7 118 034 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 
7 118 034 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 10/94 
Finish: 12/95 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 6 050 328 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The provision of integral waste-disposal facilities for the area west of Gijon and 
the elimination of discharge of waste into the Nalon are intended to optimize the 
quality of river water. The planned measures currently concern 141 168 
inhabitants (219 717 in the future), and a total volume of water treated by the 
treatment plants of 12.9 hmVyear, increasing to 20.6 hmVyear by 2015. 
In addition, the project will have a positive impact on the development of rural 
and coastal tourism and fisheries and will improve the well-being of the 
population. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
6.35% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.006 - creation of an automated information network 
concerning the Guadalquivir catchment area in Spain 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
The purpose of this project is to improve the effectiveness with which the waters 
of the Guadalquivir are managed. This is necessary because of the river's 
irregular flow rate (long low-water periods and strong swells). The project will 
also make it easier to gather information on the water in the catchment area, 
thereby facilitating water-management decision making. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Obras Hidraulicas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Community: Andalusia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 30 993 384 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 29 921 178 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 12/93 
Finish: 12/96 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 25 433 001 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will provide sufficient waste water treatment infrastructure to reduce 
the waste-water pollution rate in the Vinalopo valley (population of 110 000 
inhabitants equivalent) to levels at which it can be discharged into the Vinalopo 
river and then used for irrigation in the area. 
In addition, the project will have a positive impact on the development of rural 
tourism and agriculture, as well as improving the well-being and quality of life 
of the local population. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
12.07% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.007 - Study 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Technical assistance for the preparation of strategic frameworks for groups of 
projects concerning the coast and watercourses. 
Preparation of separate documents constituting the strategic frameworks for 
groups of projects concerning the coast and watercourses. Each document should 
cover the following points: the overall diagnosis of existing problems, the general 
• implementation strategy, a brief description of each project, a list of groups of 
projects and the priorities set. In the case of groups of projects concerning 
watercourses, it will be necessary to demonstrate, case by case, that each project 
fits into the overall strategy. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de la Planification - Ministry of the Economy 
4. LOCATION: 
Several Autonomous Communities. 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 39 658 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 39 658 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.5.1994 
Finish: 30.6.1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (100%) ECU 39 658 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will make it possible to: 
monitor swells to prevent or minimize injuries to persons and damage to 
crops; 
facilitate the management of water resources with a view to optimizing 
their distribution and use, particularly in the event of short- and medium-
term shortages (this situation requires special control of the resources in 
question); 
substantially increase the information available by creating an automated 
network, which must be fully reliable; 
contribute to the implementation of the security plan for dams by the 
Direction-General de Obras Hidraulicas. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
19% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.008 - Study 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Technical assistance to assess and carry out a cost-benefit analysis of projects 
. part-financed by the Cohesion Fund in Spain 
Group of eight technical assistance studies with a view to preparing the 
documents required under Community rules for the following environmental 
projects eligible for financial assistance from the Cohesion Fund: coastal 
measures; integrated water cycle (water supply); water supply 2; dam for water 
supply; 2nd phase of "PICHRA" and "LINDE"; waste water treatment and 
"SAICA", urban environment, other environmental programmes and "PITMA 
94". 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Planification - Ministry of the Economy 
4. LOCATION: 
Several Autonomous Communities. 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 363 497 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 363 497 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 14.6.1994 
Finish: 31.12.1994 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (100%) ECU 363 497 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Not applicable. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable. 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.009 - Study 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Technical assistance for the macroeconomic assessment of projects part-financed 
by the Cohesion Fund. 
Study concerning the ex-post macroeconomic assessment of projects approved in 
1993 to receive assistance from the cohesion financial instrument and.the ex-ante 
appraisal of projects presented in 1994. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Planification - Ministry of the Economy 
4. LOCATION: 
Several Autonomous Communities. 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 30 000 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 30 000 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 15.6.1994 
Finish: 31.12.1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (100%) ECU 30 000 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
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8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Not applicable. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable. 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.010 - Water supply dams 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
(a) heightening of the Torre de Abraham dam: 
The project involves heightening an existing dam by 10 m in order to 
increase its regulation capacity by 30 hmVyear with a view to supplying 
water to various communes in the province of Ciudad Real and the 
internationally important "Tablas de Daimiel", a wetland area included in 
the Ramsar Convention. 
(b) Construction of the Viboras dam: 
This project involves the construction of a dam to supply drinking water 
to 13 communes in the provinces of Cordoba and Jaen, with a population 
of 142 137 inhabitants in about thirty years. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Obras Hidraulicas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Provinces: Ciudad Real, Jaen 
Autonomous Community: Castile-La Mancha, Andalusia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 15 610 408 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 15 610 408 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Not applicable. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable. 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.011 - Water supply works - 2 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
The purpose of these projects is to ensure the supply of water to various places, 
taking account of the increase in demand during the summer. The main measures 
of the various projects are described below: 
Improving the supply of water to and the treatment of water from the 
Entrepenas and Buendia reservoirs: this project involves various measures 
in the 26 agglomerations supplied by the Entrepenas and Buendia 
reservoirs. 
Supplying water to the Guadelamar municipalities and other places: the 
project involves linking the old water supply system, fed by the Zujar 
' reservoir, to the Serena reservoir. 
Guadelamar dam - installing outlets: this project supplements the previous 
one and involves building a regulation dam. 
Supplying water from the Valuengo artificial lake to Fregenzal de la 
Sierra: this project will supplement the current supply to wells serving the 
area's villages by installing an outlet from the Valuengo artificial lake. 
Supplying water to the Bullaque valley - Torre Abraham: this project 
involves supplying water to the four agglomerations in the valley by 
installing a derivation outlet from the artificial lake. 
Water-raising station bringing water from the Puente Nuevo reservoir to 
the Sierra Boyera reservoir: the purpose of the project is to rectify the 
water shortage (caused by drought) of the Sierra Boyera reservoir in order 
to supply water to 22 communes. 
Water supply to the agglomerations of Loma de Ubeida: the purpose of the 
project is to adapt the water-supply network of the Loma de Ubeda area 
to the new supply situation resulting from the heightening of the 
Aguascebas dam. 
Supply of water to Torre del Mar and El Rincon: the purpose of the 
project is to extend the pipeline network from the Vinuela artificial lake 
to the reservoirs of Torre del Mar and Rincon de la Victoria. 
Exploitation of the water tables of the Guadalhorce catchment area in 
order to supply Malaga: the project involves 55 surveys to attempt to 
solve the supply problems facing the western Costa del Sol during the summer. 
Emergency work to supply Villarasa and Bonares from the Corumbel Bajo 
reservoir: the project is to find an urgent solution to the water shortage 
caused by the recession of groundwater. 
Works to supply Almufiecar (Phase 1): the purpose of the project is to 
link the supply network fed by the Molvizar dam to a pipeline from the 
Beznar reservoir with a view to solving the supply problems of 
Almunecar. 
Treatment plant at Melilla: this project involves the construction of a 
treatment plant for the production of drinking water for Melilla with a 
capacity of 0.23 m'/second. 
Expansion of the treatment plant at Ceuta: the purpose of the project is to 
expand the treatment plant at Ceuta and increase its production capacity 
from 0.25 m3/s to 0.275 m3/s. 
Works to bring water from Beninar to Aguadulce: the purpose of the 
project is to complete the work and facilitate its entry into operation so as 
to ensure the adequate supply of Almeria. 
Expansion of the water-raising plant at Torrealta del Taibilla: this project 
involves expanding the flow rate from the Tagus-Segura diversion channel 
with a view to adapting it to the capacity of the new treatment plant at 
Torrealta. 
Improving treatment plants on the left bank of the channel: the puroose 
of the project is to mitigate the effects of sludge discharged from the 
treatment plants into the Tagus-Segura post-diversion channels and to treat 
the sludge. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Obras Hidràulicas (MOPT) y (MA) 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Provinces: Cuenca, Guadalajara, Ciudad Real, Badajoz, Cordoba, Jaen, Malaga, 
Huelva, Grenada, Melilla, Ceuta, Almeria, Alicante and Murcia. 
Autonomous Communities: Castile-La Mancha, Extremadura, Andalusia, 
Comunidad Valenciana and Murcia. 
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5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 40 883 297 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 40 883 297 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 3/94 
Finish: 7/94 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 34 750 802 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The main benefits from the projects will be as follows: 
increase in water resources, particularly drinking water, for 3 600 000 
people; 
conservation of ground water; 
encouragement of sustainable development in the regions concerned, 
particularly in the tourism sector, thanks to the indirect multiplier effect 
on the growth of economic activity, tourism in particular; 
improvement of the quality of life (removal of water restrictions); 
improvement of health conditions by reducing infectious outbreaks; 
prevention of production losses; 
creation of new ecosystems facilitating the development of woodland 
fauna. The new artificial lakes can be transformed into wetland capable 
of hosting populations of water birds. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.12 - Improvement of the water supply to Melilla 
(Phase 1) 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Project to supply water from the collection of surface water in Melilla and from 
tankers from mainland Spain to cover 50% of the water requirements of the 
population of Melilla, which is currently supplied exclusively from well-water 
which is beginning to show signs of overexploitation. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Obras Hidraulicas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Province: Melilla 
Autonomous Community: Andalusia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 18 048 023 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 17 784 089 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 10/94 
Finish: 10/97 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 15 116 476 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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Start: 01/94 
Finish: 06/97 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 13 268 846 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The main advantages will arise from the greater availability of water and the 
satisfaction of the population, as well as from the reduction in the pressure on 
ground water from overexploitation, the conservation of nature and the use of the 
reservoirs for recreational purposes. 
The projects will also contribute to the rational and sustainable management of 
water resources, in accordance with the objectives of the Community's policy and 
action programme on the environment and sustainable development in the 
"European Union. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
18.8% - Torre de Abraham 
22.8% - Viboras 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.013 - Water supply to Algodor, Tarancon and southern 
Madrid 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Project to supply water by installing outlets from the Almoguera dam on the 
Tagus and a gravity supply network of around 60 km with several bypasses. The 
project will make it possible to supply 71 communes and a total population of 
314 486 inhabitants in twenty years. Current water supply comes from poor-
quality well water. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Obras Hidrlulicas (MOPT) y (MA) 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Provinces: Cuenca, Toledo, Guadalajara and Madrid 
Autonomous Communities: Madrid and Castile-La Mancha 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 22 792 541 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 22 461 368 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 10/94 
Finish: 10/97 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 19 092 162 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The benefits of the project will be those derived from the ^greater availability of 
water and the satisfaction of the population, as well as from the reduction in the 
pressure on ground water from overexploitation. 
The project will also contribute to the rational and sustainable management of 
water resources, providing a sufficient quantity of drinking water of adequate 
quality to supply 66 000 inhabitants, in accordance with the objectives of the 
Community's policy and action programme on the environment and sustainable 
development in the European Union of 1 February 1993. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
13.4% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.014 - Treatment plants for the production of drinking 
water. 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
1. Desalination plant, Ibiza: 
The project involves the installation of a sea-water desalination plant at 
San Antonio Abad, operating by inverse osmosis. 
2. Desalination plant, Formentera: 
The project involves the installation of a sea-water desalination plant at 
San Francisco, operating by inverse osmosis. 
3. Regulation reservoir, Las Palmas: 
The project involves the construction of a reservoir with a capacity of 
250 000 m3 close by the desalination plant. 
4. Desalination plant, Gaidar-Agaete: 
The project involves the installation of two lines, each capable of 
producing 1 500 m3 desalinated water, with a view to doubling the 
capacity of the current plant, which already has two lines of the same 
capacity. 
5. Desalination plant, Adeje-Arona: 
The project involves the installation of a sea-water desalination plant at 
Granadilla de Aboma, operating by inverse osmosis. 
6. Pipelines feeding the Murcia treatment plant: 
The project involves the laying of 13 482 m of asbestos cement pipeline 
with a view to feeding the treatment plant from an existing pipeline which 
collects water directly from the Tagus-Segura diversion channel. 
7. Regulation tank for the Murcia treatment plant: 
The project involves the construction of a regulation tank, to be fed by 
6 150 m of asbestos cement pipeline. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Obras Hidrâulicas (MOPT) y (MA) 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
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8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The benefits of the project will be those derived from the greater availability of 
water, the satisfaction of the population and the improvement in the quality of the 
water supplied. 
The project will also contribute to the rational and sustainable management of 
water resources, in accordance with the objectives of the Community's policy and 
action programme on the environment and sustainable development in the 
European Union. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
29.8% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.015 - Waste water treatment plant, Adeje-Arona 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Construction of a waste water treatment plant in the municipalities of Adeje and 
Arona in order to bring the current the disposal and treatment network up to 
standard. Work includes the installation of collectors and discharge facilities, the 
construction of pumping stations, the installation of a bypass to the underwater 
outlet channel and installation of waste water treatment facilities. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Calidad de las Aguas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Province: Santa Cruz de Tenerife 
Autonomous Community: Canarias 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 16 212 428 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 16 212 428 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 10/94 
Finish: 12/97 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 13 780 563 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Provinces: Baléares, Murcia, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de 
Tenerife 
Autonomous Communities: Baléares, Canarias, Murcia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 34 276 790 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 34 276 790 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
" Start: 5/94 
Finish: 12/96 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 29 135 271 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The expected benefits of this project are: the revenue from exploitation, 
conservation of ground water, the indirect multiplier effect, utilization for 
recreational purposes and improved health conditions. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
21% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.16 - Network of automatic alert posts in river basins 
"SAICA" - Phase II 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Creation of the right operating conditions, installation and commissioning of a 
network of automatic alert posts fully equipped for the real-time transmission of 
a certain number of water-quality parameters. It is planned to set up 85 alert 
posts in nine river basins, to transmit data to the front-end computer of the 
Directorate-General for Water Quality by satellite (VSAT). 
The project also involves the following additional measures: 
provision of new measurement apparatus for some of the automatic alert 
posts from phase 1; 
work to adapt the network of laboratories responsible for monitoring the 
quality of the organisms found in the basins concerned; 
provision of automated equipment and an internal network for the SAICA 
data-processing centres; 
analysis of the data provided by the water-quality monitoring network so 
that the data can be used to draw up quality objectives for the different 
sections of watercourses in accordance with their current and future uses. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Calidad de las Aguas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
The Ebro, Duero, Tagus, Guadiana, Guadalquivir, Jucar, Segura, Norte and Sur 
basins. 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 45 811 312 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The main benefit of the project will be to bring up to standard the waste water 
disposal network in order to reduce waste water pollution in the communes of 
Adeje and Arona (population affected: 95 000) and reuse the treated water. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
7.4% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.018 - Total treatment and reuse of waste water in Mar 
Menor-Sur (Murcia) 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Construction of a waste-water treatment plant at Mar Menor-Sur; installation of 
an underwater emergency spillway and a system for the reutilization of treated 
water (delivery installation, regulatory reservoir and link-up to irrigation 
installation0. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Calidad de las Aguas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Province: Murcia 
Autonomous Community: Murcia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 21 423 229 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 21 423 229 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 10/94 
Finish: 12/97 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 18 209 744 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
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Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 45 811 312 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 11/94 
Finish: 12/96 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 38 939 615 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will provide the following gains: 
continual diagnosis of the water quality by segment of watercourse, in 
accordance with the uses to which each is put. Sampling and analysis will 
be carried out every 15 minutes, around the clock 365 days a year in each 
of the 200 automatic alert posts making up the SAICA system. 
Statistical data, the creation of graphs and reports on water quality. 
Periodical reports and memoranda (monthly and annual) showing the 
variations recorded for the posts and for particularly sensitive segments 
of watercourses as well as the trends recorded for each river basin. 
Automatic alerts prohibiting certain uses, particularly for supply purposes. 
Development of strategies to control, monitor and penalize the discharge 
of polluting substances (river inspection). 
Simplification of procedures, computerization, authorization to discharge 
waste and penalties. 
Preparation of the reports provided for in the EC Directives. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
9.16% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.19 - PICRHA project (integrated plans to restore the 
water and environment of river basins) and measures for 1994. 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
The type of measures included in the plans fall into two groups: 
restoration of water and woodland, soil conservation and restoration of the 
aquatic environment; 
improvement and cleanup of river beds, adjustment and protection of river 
banks, regulation of the uses of watercourses and artificial lakes. 
The plan has three phases: 
1. Assessment and classification by order of priority of the measures for 
1994 and some of those for 1995. 
2. Implementation of investment programme. 
3. Review and monitoring of compliance with objectives. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Calidad de las Aguas 
Paseo de la Castellana 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Communities: 14 (Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Cantabria, Castile-
Leon, Castile-La Mancha, Catalonia, Comunidad Valenciana, Extremadura, 
Galicia, Madrid, Region de Murcia, Comunidad Forai de Navarra, Pais Vasco). 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The project will provide the Mar Menor-Sur area with a treatment infrastructure 
with sufficient capacity to solve the problem of the discharge of waste water all 
along the Manga (direction north-south, emptying into the Mediterranean) and the 
southern fringe of the Mar Menor (direction east-west, emptying into the Mar 
Menor). It will also enable treated water to be reused for the irrigation of 
farmland or green areas. 
The project will also contribute to improving the quality of the environment in 
the area concerned, treatment to eliminate the polluting substances in the waste 
generated by human activities and health conditions in the Mar Menor and on the 
Mediterranean coast, reconstituting the ground water of the Mar Menor, currently 
overexploited and full of salt, beautifying the landscape by creating green areas 
and improving the availability of water, currently inadequate. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
6.67% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.20 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
PITMA-94 
A set of 367 projects grouped into three categories according to the type of 
measure: 
Category A: Projects to reduce and correct industrial pollution (66% of the 
investment) 
Category B: environmental research and development projects (32% of the 
investment) 
Category C: environmental information and dissemination projects. 
(The list of projects is attached to the aid application) 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Secretariat of State for Industry 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Community: all, except for the islands, Ceuta and Melilla. 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 22 593 372 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 22 593 372 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.9.94 
Finish: 31.12.1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 19 204 366 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 55 140 971 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 55 140 971 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1/93 
Finish: 12/95 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 46 869 825 
8. ' FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The benefits of the project are: 
the reduction of erosion through the reafforestation of 9 800 ha, mainly 
situated in the basins suffering most from erosion (Segura and Jucar) and 
through the creation of 1 600 checking dikes and dams between the main 
hydrotechnical structures; 
the protection and improvement of river banks and habitats around 
watercourses and artificial lakes (concerns 130 km of river bed and bank); 
the prevention of flooding and swells, restoring the normal flow of 
watercourses by building flood defense and channelling along nearly 
100 km, particularly at points where rivers pass by or through inhabited 
areas. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
6.86% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.021 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Environmental regeneration of Ciutat Vella - Barcelona. 
Pla Central del Raval. 
"El Pla Central del Raval*' is an integrated project for the environmental 
regeneration of the historic centre of Barcelona, involving the demolition of five 
blocks of houses with a view to creating a large central space covering 235 m 
x 60 m. The main measures included in the project are: 
the expropriation and demolition of the buildings (1 384 dwellings and 
293 commercial premises), i.e. a total of 127 buildings and a built-up area 
of 117 678 m2. The plan includes the rehousing of the residents in new 
or renovated flats in the same district; 
the creation of hardens, squares and passages covering a total area of 
41 030 m2 and the construction of parking places for residents. 
The implementation of the project will structure the entire area around open 
spaces and gardens and facilitate the movement of pedestrians and cyclists as well 
as the renovation of all the basic infrastructure networks. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General para la Vivienda, el Urbanising y la Arquitectura (MOPTMA) 
4. LOCATION: 
Catalonia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 24 228 686 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 24 228 686 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
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9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The benefits are as follows: 
Savings in water, raw materials and natural resources 
Reduction of pollution from industrial waste 
Reduction of atmospheric and other forms of pollution. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
11.36% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.022 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Environmental restoration 
Group of projects involving: 
the environmental restoration of public works. 
A set of measures to restore the natural environment, particularly areas 
blighted by the construction of public road infrastructures. 
The following measures are planned: 
restoration of the natural environment around the CN-260 from 
Seo D'Urgell to Puigcerda-Lerida, 
restoration of the natural environment around the Barajas-Pavones 
intersection and the.Villaverde crossing - Toledo intersection on 
the M-40 ringroad around Madrid, 
restoration of the natural environment around the O section of the 
Murcia ringroad, 
restoration of the natural environment around the Puerto de la 
Cadena section of the Murcia-Cartagena expressway (Murcia); 
restoration for recreational purposes of disused railway lines. 
A set of measures to restore abandoned railway lines for use as "green 
corridors" reserved for tourism, sport and cultural activities. 
The following measures are planned: 
Madrid-Valle del Tietar (Picadas-San Juan) 
Gibraleon-Ayamonte (Lepe-Ayamonte) 
Astillero-Ontaneda (Astillero-Obregon) 
Medina de Rioseco-Palanquinos (Palanquinos-Valencia de Don 
Juan) 
Camas-Seville 
Arcos de la Frontera-Olvera (Sierra de Cadiz); 
decontamination of polluted soil. 
Measures to detect, characterize and decontaminate ground and ground 
water polluted by toxic waste: 
Bahia de Portman - Murcia. The following measures are planned: 
studies to identify the best strategy for restoration; preparation of 
the project; implementation of initial work, 
characterization of polluted sites listed in the national inventory of 
polluted land. Several of the sites listed in the inventory will be 
the subject of more detailed study. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
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Start: 1.12.1994 
Finish: 31.21.1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 20 594 383 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The only quantifiable advantages are environmental. The study is based on a 
comparison of prices by m3 of dwellings in good condition in the Raval district 
and those in other areas of Barcelona which enjoy an average environmental 
quality. For dwellings with equal characteristics, the difference in prices reflects 
the part of the price linked to quality of environment. The difference in value is 
multiplied by the number of dwellings in the area affected by the project, 
whereby its expected benefits can be calculated. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
" IRR: 32% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.023 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Control and monitoring of atmospheric and noise pollution and reduction of noise 
along major roads. 
The group of projects concerns the supply, installation and maintenance of 
equipment and accessories for networks for the monitoring of atmospheric 
pollution, long-distance transport of polluting substances and noise pollution; it 
also involves works to reduce noise levels along major roads by installing sound 
shields. 
The following measures are planned: 
monitoring of atmospheric, urban and industrial pollution: a set of 14 
phases involving the installation of 18 automatic posts and 15 information 
boards for the control of atmospheric pollution; 11 control posts for long­
distance transport of polluting substances and the expansion of the data-
processing centre of the Directorate-General for Environmental Policy; 
monitoring of noise pollution: installation of a monitoring network in 
Madrid, made up of a central unit, six fixed posts, four information 
boards for the benefit of the public, two semi-mobile posts, four radars 
and a measurement laboratory; 
reduction of noise along national highways by installing four sets of sound 
shields at the following strategic points: 
A-2 expressway (Francisco Ferrer) Zaragoza, 
N-IV highway (Jardines del Eden allotments), Seville 
N-620 highway (Plaza del Rey, Lada junction), Burgos 
N-393 highway (western ringroad), Murcia. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Politica Ambiental MOPTMA 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Communities: Andalusia, Asturias, Aragon, the Balearic Isles, 
Castile-La Mancha, Castile-Leon, Catalonia, Extremadura, Galicia, Madrid, 
Murcia, Pais Vasco, Comunidad Valenciana. 
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3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Politica Ambiental MOPTMA 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous.Communities: Andalusia, Aragon, Comunidad Cantabrica, Castile-
Leon, Catalonia, Madrid, Murcia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 15 088 198 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 14 941 777 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.2.1994 
Finish: 31.12.1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 12 700 510 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The benefits are as follows: 
control of the erosion process; 
improving road safety; 
using the areas concerned for recreational purposes; 
reducing soil and water pollution; 
decontaminating ground and using land for other purposes. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
ERR: 15.77% 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.025 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Monitoring of the climate and detection of climatic change and its impact on the 
environment. 
Involves collecting, processing and archiving data on the climate and using this 
data for the purpose of studies on climatic phenomena. 
The project includes the following measures: 
modernization and optimization of the data-processing system by 
equipping the land-based meteorological centres with hardware and 
software; supply and commissioning of the data-processor; expansion of 
the main system and replacement of the FACOM so that it can support the 
new applications and the mathematical process for climatic modelling, 
including hardware, software and technical assistance; 
communication system, including receipt, checking and dissemination of 
climatic data from traditional networks. It includes the first and second 
phases of the telecom system; 
merging of the existing data bases into a single national data bank 
comprising a documentation system and national data archives; 
traditional observation network providing the basis for equipping the 
network, including: 
2nd phase, airports, comprising a data management system for 
groups responsible for forecasting and monitoring for airports, 
automatic meteorological stations, whereby ground-level 
information is obtained. This measure involves the supply and 
installation of 14 systems for regional concentration of data and 
one national system (equipment for calling the automatic stations, 
storing and processing data) used for collecting and exploiting the 
meteorological parameters obtained from the national network of 
automatic stations, 
national data archives; 
specific networks for climatic and environmental observation (tendering 
procedure for equipment for stations and surveys); 
installation of a network of 15 meteorological radars integrated into the 
monitoring system. The network will comprise: the radar equipment, 
installation of radiocommunication systems for communication with the 
regional centre and Doppler equipment on the national radar network; in 
addition, the infrastructure needed to instal the equipment (access routes, 
electricity lines, installations, metal tower and protective fencing); 
climatic studies on the climate and how it can be used as a natural 
resource among others; other studies with a view to improving the 
forecasting of the natural phenomena causing disasters. Meteorological 
and climatic research. 
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5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 13 671 126 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 12 046 678 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.7.1993 
Finish: 31.12.1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85 %) ECU 10 239 676 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Direct and indirect creation of jobs, protection of public health from the dangers 
of pollution; protection of the environment against the dangers of atmospheric 
pollution and acid rain; other social benefits. 
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PROJECT No: 94.11.61.026 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Infrastructure and facilities for the protection of the environment. Solid urban 
waste management. 
A set of projects to provide infrastructures for the selective collection of solid 
urban waste, containment and rehabilitation of unauthorized dumps, initiatives to 
support integrated waste management, composting and waste treatment. 
The following measures are planned: 
Recycling facilities: 
Creation of three collection centres for household waste in Asturias 
(Aviles, Oviedo, Gijon). These centres will have all the equipment needed 
to load, unload and transport waste. Establishment of recycling points in 
agglomerations. 
Provision of containers and mobile facilities: 
Installation of the infrastructure needed for the selective collection of used 
paper and glass for recycling. Installation of paper containers of 3m3 and 
lm3 and glass containers as well as collecting trucks. 
Support for management plans: 
Constmction of four relaying stations in Huelva (Almonte and Isla 
Cristina), Cordoba (Montoro) and Cantabria (Santander), with a view to 
thetreatment of 117 611 tonnes/year of waste. 
Containment and rehabilitation of dumps: 
Planned measures: containment and rehabilitation of nine dumps in 
Catalonia (Vallbona d'Anoia - Barcelona), Galicia (El Zondal - Vigo), 
Andalusia (Zahara de la Sierra - Cadiz; Rute, Fuente Palmera, Penarroya 
and Montoro - Cordoba), Cantabria (Alto Campo - Reinosa) and Aragon 
(Sobrarbe - Huesca). 
Compost manufacturing plan at Pradejon (La Rioja): 
Phase I of the construction of the compost factory (civil engineering 
works), which will treat and process livestock and agricultural waste into 
natural fertilizers. 
Integrated programme for the Jalon: 
Management of solid urban waste, as part of an integrated programme for 
the environmental restoration of the Jalon basin. The project aims at the 
processing of 14 584 tonnes/year of waste. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
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2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Directorate-General of the National Meteorological Institute - MOPTMA 
4. LOCATION: 
All the Autonomous Communities 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 46 150 655 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 29 931 314 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.1.1994 
Finish: 31.12.1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 25 441 616 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Direct job creation, meeting the objectives of the environmental protection policy, 
other social benefits. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable. 
Publication of main points of decisions to grant financial assistance under 
Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT No: 94.11.61.027 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Coastal improvements. 
Set of projects to restore deteriorated stretches of coastline, improve beaches and 
access thereto. 
Planned measures: 
Development and improvement of the area around Rodiles beach 
(Villaviciosa - Asturias): 
The area around the beach has been severely blighted by intensive and 
uncontrolled public use. 
Planned measures: clean-up and clearing of the eucalyptus wood; 
demolition of existing buildings; creation of a lawned slope; closing off 
of beach using logs to prevent access by cars; creation of a picnic area in 
the eucalyptus wood; construction of a sanitary block and building for 
surveillance services; creation of a promenade on the top of the 
breakwater which protects the right bank of the ria. 
Development of the natural environment of the San Pedro beach 
(Cudillero - Asturias): 
Planned measures: creation of plant cover in the dune area to facilitate the 
conservation of the dunes and consolidate their structure; clean-up and 
rehabilitation of deteriorated areas; tree planting and installation of 
benches and fountains; construction of a wooden walkway along the 
Esqueiro river and creation of a service area. 
Development of the rest area at Quebrantos beach (Soto del Barco -
Asturias): 
Planned measures: improvement of access and creation of parking space 
outside the rest area proper; construction of a cycle path and traffic 
channelization; construction of a building to house sanitary facilities and 
the lifeguards' post; creation of spaces reserved for temporary bars. 
Development of the area around Arealonga beach (Vicedo - Lugo): 
Planned measures: elimination of road traffic in the dune area; installation 
of wooden walkways for access to the beach without damaging the dunes; 
provision of services and facilities for public use. 
Improvement of the area around the Marosa beach (Cervo - Lugo): 
Planned measures: elimination of road traffic in the immediate vicinity of 
thé beach; construction of a parking area and a building to house the 
sanitary facilities and lifeguards' post. 
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Protection of the dunes on Langosteira beach (Finisterre - La Coruna): 
Planned measures: demolition of the fencing and concrete reinforcements 
in the public area; construction of a pedestrian path in flexible materials 
cordoning off the public access area and protecting the dunes; construction 
of wooden walkways for access to the beach, platforms and observation 
points for access to the dunes and to prevent their destruction; creation of 
recreational and meeting areas. 
Development of the environment of the Neda edge of the Ferrol ria (Neda 
- La Coruna): 
Planned measures: construction of dissuasive parking areas and a 
pedestrian path along the ria, made from lightweight materials and 
landscaped with indigenous plant species. 
Development of the Lourido beaches (Poio - Pontevedra). 
Planned measures concern a segment of the coastline 1 600 m long 
covering an area of 71 000 m2. Planting of a row of trees and 
construction of wooden walkways, pedestrian paths and a cycle path. 
Seaside promenade on Compostela beach (Villagarcia de Arosa -
Pontevedra): 
Planned measures: demolition of buildings on the public area; 
development of access points to prevent enormous concentrations of 
people and construction of a seaside promenade 2 100 m long and 
covering an area of 20 000 m2. 
Development of Portonovo beach (Sangenjo - Pontevedra): 
Planned measures: construction of a pedestrian path linking Silgar and 
Baltar beaches along the edge of the Punto de Vicano and its wooded 
area; development of Baltar beach (construction of paths and tree planting 
to insulate the beaches and dunes from the road); construction of buildings 
to house the beach services. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Directorate-General for Coasts - MOPTMA 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Communities: Asturias and Galicia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 11 531 380 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 11 531 380 
£i 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.9.1994 
Finish: 31.11.1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 9 801 637 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The benefits are as follows: 
benefits for beach users, 
benefits for the environment (rehabilitation of natural spaces), 
benefits for leisure (use of recreational areas, game areas, picnic areas 
and seaside promenades), 
time savings for access to the coast. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
IRR for all the projects: more than 30% 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT No: 94.11.61.028 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Rehabilitation of deteriorated stretches of the Spanish coastline. 
Set of projects involving the following measures: 
Repairs to channels in the Guernica ria (Bizcaya): 
Planned measures: repairs to slopes along 850 m ; rehabilitation and clean­
up of old river bed over 420 m; construction of a threshold at 50 cm and 
another at 40 cm to maintain a constant water level at low tide. 
Rehabilitation of the Victoria and Noja marshes (Cantabria): 
Planned measures: digging of a channel around the marsh area to ensure 
even distribution of the fresh water coming in from the wetland and 
construction of rustic wooden fencing; dredging of the existing channels 
to improve the circulation of water within the marsh and construction of 
an outlet channel; demolition of existing walls and restoration of a tide-
driven mill; 
Protection of the dunes on the Esteiro-Xove beach (Lugo): 
Planned measures: demolition of existing infrastructures; stabilization of 
the dune range; regulation of public use by constructing paths and access 
points. 
Rehabilitation of the dunes and wetland of the Carraquieros-Boiro beach 
(La Coruna) 
Planned measures: demolition of the road, restoration and rehabilitation 
of the original bed, construction of a pedestrian walkway and 
reafforestation of the area. 
Seaside promenade and rehabilitation of the deteriorated stretch of 
coastline at Esteiro-Muros (La Coruna): 
Planned measures: clean-up of the banks of the mouth of the river Major; 
construction of a timber seaside promenade; creation of green spaces 
covering an area of 6 420 m2; construction of a walkway 40 m long and 
2.5 m wide linking the two banks at the river mouth, all along a 950 m 
long segment. 
Development and protection of the Doninos-El Ferrol beach (La Coruna): 
Planned measures: demolition of the road along the dune ridge, 
construction of a pedestrian path; creation of green spaces and recreational 
areas. 
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Rehabilitation of the Lanzada isthmus (Pontevedra): 
Planned measures: demolition of the existing road, construction of 
wooden pedestrian walkways, transformation of what are now a runway 
and a road intersection into recreational areas. 
Rehabilitation of the natural environment of La Cola beach - Aguilas 
(Murcia): 
Planned measures: demolition of the beach road, superficial excavation 
and remodelling of the each with sand brought from inland, construction 
of access paths. 
Rehabilitation of the Mata-Torrevieja natural park (Alicante): 
Planned measures: demolition of the segment of road built on the dune 
ridge; development of access points and parking areas; provision of 
facilities and construction of a nature information centre and an artificial 
lake. 
Rehabilitation of the Los Clicos-Yaiza lake (Lanzarote): 
Planned measures to restor the entire coastal range/lagoon: spreading of 
sand over a beach 30 m long; closure of the tombolo area by means of a 
rock breakwater to prevent the beach from being submerged; construction 
of an underwater dike 55 m long in the tombolo area; construction of a 
semi-submerged dike acting as a breakwater. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Directorate-General for Coasts - MOPTMA 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Communities: Canary Islands, Cantabria, Galicia, Murcia, Pais 
Vasco, Comunidad Valenciana 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 11 758 865 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 11 758 865 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.9.1994 
Finish: 31.3.1995 
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7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 9 995 035 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Benefits for beach users, 
benefits for the environment (rehabilitation of natural spaces), 
benefits for leisure (use of recreational areas and seaside promenades), 
time .savings for access to the coast. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
The IRR of most of the projects exceeds 30%. For the others it varies between 
2.13% and 28.74%. 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT No: 94.11.61.029 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Renovation and regeneration of beaches. 
Series of projects comprising: 
Regeneration of dunes and improvement to open spaces at the beach of 
Cuchia, Miengo (Cantabria); 
proposed schemes: regeneration of the beach and dunes by bringing in 20 000 
cubic metres of sand; stabilisation of row of dunes; replanting of the dune 
slopes with local species of trees and bushes; construction of service areas, 
parking lots and pedestrian accesses; restoration of degraded parts of the area, 
in particular the fringes of a wetland. 
Renovation of the beach at Guadalquiton, San Roque (Cadiz, Andalusia); 
proposed schemes: bringing in sand from nearby underwater deposits; creation 
of a dry fringe to the beach occupying 750 m by 50 m; construction of a 
forward, half-underwater dyke of rocks to hold in the new sand. 
Regeneration and protection of the beach at Garrucha, Almeria (Andalusia); 
proposed schemes: bringing in 421 242 cubic metres of sand from nearby 
ravines along a stretch of 1000 m; demolition of existing breakwaters; 
construction of three free-standing dykes spaced 200 metres apart; construction 
of a 240-metre-long jetty to enclose the beach between the harbour entrance 
and the jetty. 
Renovation of degraded beaches at Mojacar, Almeria (Andalusia); 
proposed schemes: bringing in 900 000 cubic metres of sand along a 4042 m 
stretch of coast, obtained from dredging the harbour at Purcasa de 
Carboneras. 
Bringing in sand and construction of an underwater dyke (beaches of Calnegre 
and Hacienda dos Mares - Cartagena and San Javier (Murcia); 
proposed schemes: renovation of 1 800 metres of beach with a width of 40 m 
by bringing in 200 000 cubic metres of sand; construction of two underwater 
dykes of 395 m and 790 m length. 
Renovation of degraded beaches at Almarda and Corinto Sagonte (Valencia); 
proposed schemes: bringing in between 400 000 and 1 million cubic metres 
of sand to re-establish a stable beach profile; construction of two jetties to 
stabilise the regenerated beach. 
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3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Polftica Ambiental MOPTMA 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Communities: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Cantabria, Catalonia, 
Galicia, Rioja 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 23 268 250 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: 
ECU 23 179 016 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.4.1994 
Finish: 31.12.1995 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 19 702 164 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Reduction of pollution by adequate treatment of waste; rehabilitation of land with 
a view to putting it to a different use; savings on the cost of waste management 
by recycling; savings in raw materials and energy 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
17.91% 
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Publication of main points of decisions to grant financial assistance under 
Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT No: 94.11.61.030 - Study to collect basic data on the environment by 
remote sensing, with a view to rational management of water resources 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Collecting objective and accurate data on the physical conditions surrounding 
economic activities so as to anticipate problems caused by population loss, 
degradation of the soil, stress on water tables, regeneration of wetlands, nature 
conservation. 
Measures to cushion the effects of different sectoral policies with an impact on 
regional development planning. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Planification Territorial 
Salvador de Madariaga 1 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
All Autonomous Communities 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 1 244 257 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 1 244 257 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: October 1994 
Finish: September 1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (100%) ECU 1 244 257 
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2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Directorate-General of Coasts (MOPTMA) 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Communities: Andalusia, Cantabria, Murcia and Valencia 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 13 328 012 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 13 328 012 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.9.1994 
Finish: 31.3.1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 11 328 810 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The benefits are the following: 
benefits for the users of the beaches 
benefits for the environment (renovation of natural countryside) 
benefits in terms of leisure activities (recreational areas and walks along the 
coast) 
easier access to the coast. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Internal rate of return varies between 9.20% and 19.83%, and up to 30%in some 
cases. 
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Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT No: 94.11.61.031 - Study 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
Prior appraisal of technical, economic and environmental viability of reducing soil 
pollution by cultivation techniques and natural methods of removing liquid industrial 
effluents in countries with a Mediterranean climate. 
Description of preparatory stages for identifying new ways of restoring polluted soils 
and treating waste liquid effluents by direct treatment of the soil, by controlled 
infiltration and cultivation techniques based on the natural self-cleansing properties 
of the soil. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Ministry of Economics -
Direction-General de Planification Territorial 
4. LOCATION: 
All Autonomous Communities 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 991 183 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 991 183 
6. WORK SCHEDULE: 
Start: 1.10.1994 
Finish: 30.9.1996 
7. ASSISTANCE GRANTED: (85%) ECU 842 505 
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8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
The study will help identify and quantify the basic environmental parameters affected 
by the different sectoral policies with an impact on regional development planning 
(policies on water management, agriculture, forestry). The trends in all these 
parameters will be studied, with special attention to the management of natural 
resources and in particular water resources. 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
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Publication of main points of decisions to grant financial assistance under 
Regulation (EC) No 1164/94 establishing a Cohesion Fund 
PROJECT No: 94.11.61.032 - PICRHA project (integrated plans for restoring the 
water-carrying and environmental capacity of water catchment basins) 
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
The schemes in the plan divide into two kinds: 
restoration of water reserves and forest cover, soil conservation and 
restoration of water-related environment 
cleansing and improving water courses, straightening and protecting banks, 
regulating use of water courses and reservoirs. 
The plan has three stages: 
1. Evaluating and prioritising 1994 schemes and some of those for 1995 
2. Carrying out investment programme 
3. Reviewing and monitoring the meeting of targets. 
2. BENEFICIARY MEMBER STATE: Spain 
3. AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION: 
Direction-General de Calidad de las Aguas 
Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz, s/n, 67 
28071 Madrid 
Spain 
4. LOCATION: 
Autonomous Communities: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Castile-Léon, Castile-La 
Mancha, Catalonia, Valencia, Estremadura, Galicia, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra, 
Basque Country 
5. COST OF THE INVESTMENT 
Total: ECU 28 869 905 
Eligible basis for calculation of assistance from the Fund: ECU 28 869 905 
8. FINANCING PLAN: (See Annex) 
9. SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS: 
Not applicable 
10. RATE OF RETURN (where applicable): 
Not applicable 
ANNEX 16 
Overview maps for road and rail transport projects 
The following maps were created for illustrative purposes 
only. They serve to indicate where the Cohesion Fund 
projects are located on the trans-European networks. The 
^ maps have no legal importance and do not commit the 
Commission. 
For each country, two maps indicated road and rail projects 
respectively 
IRELAND 
Trans-European 
Road network 
Cohesion Fund 
Rosslare 
& IRELAND 
Trans-European 
Rail network 
Cohesion Fund 
Rosslare 
GREECE 
Trans-European 
Road network 
* 
Cohesion Fund aloniki Alexan-
droupolis 
Igoumenitsa 
Patra 
Athina 
£ GREECE 
Trans-European 
Rail network 
Cohesion Fund Alexan-
droupolis 
Igoumenitsa 
Athina 
PORTUGAL 
^ 
Ç Trans-European 
Road network 
Cohesion Fund Porto 
Lisboa 
PORTUGAL 
Trans-European 
Rail Network 
Cohesion Fund Porto 
Coimbra 
Lisboa 
SPAIN 
^ 
^ Trans-European 
Road network 
Cohesion Fund Barcelona 
SPAIN 
Trans European 
« Rail Network 
Cohesion Fund Barcelona 

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