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Damascus Metro Green Line DAMASCUS METRO GREEN LINE IMPLEMENTATION OPTIONS STUDY Project Prospectus TABLE OF CONTENT 1. WHAT IS THE DAMASCUS GREEN LINE METRO PROJECT? ........................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Brief history of the project.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Key issues of the project.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 1.3 Key issues of the project.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 2. PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Alignment and elevation of the Metro Green Line................................................................................................................................................................................ 8 2.2 A high level of service for the passenger................................................................................................................................................................................................10 2.3 A major investment for Damascus future..............................................................................................................................................................................................11 3. SUMMARY OF IMPACT STUDIES: ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMICAL AND SOCIAL.................................................................................................... 12 3.1 The best response to transportation and environmental problems in the Damascus Metropolitan Area............................................................................12 3.2 A profitable approach for the state, local authorities and citizens ..................................................................................................................................................12 4. FINANCIAL EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT AND PROCUREMENT STRATEGY......................................................................................................... 14 4.1 Financial evaluation of the overall project..............................................................................................................................................................................................14 4.2 Procurement strategy for the project.....................................................................................................................................................................................................15 5. LOOKING AHEAD: THE NEXT STAGES OF THE PROJECT............................................................................................................................................. 18 6. RISK ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 6.1 Risk assessment ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20 6.2 Risk allocation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21 7. FUNDING THE GREEN LINE METRO PROJECT ................................................................................................................................................................ 22 7.1 Funding the investment...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................22 7.2 Funding the operation.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26 The study is financed under the FEMIP Support Fund. This Fund utilises non-repayable aid granted by the European Commission in support of EIB investment activities in the eastern and southern Mediterranean countries, assisting promoters during different stages of the project cycle. The authors take full responsibility for the contents of this report. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the view of the European Union or the European Investment Bank. 4 1. WHAT IS THE DAMASCUS GREEN LINE METRO PROJECT ? Damascus is growing both economically and demographically, and it needs a world class transport system to support this growth. Major improvements to the public transport network are planned. The first step of development, the Damascus Metro Green Line, will enhance the city’s reputation as a desirable place to live, work and visit. This 16.5 km line, punctuated by 17 stations and connecting Moadamiyeh to Qaboun through the city centre, is now expected to open in 2017. 1.1 Brief history of the project A long way has been covered since the first studies for the Damascus metro project: 2002: the Feasibility Study for a Public Transport System for Damascus (“FESTRAD” study) conducted by the Governorate of Damascus with funds from the French government identified the “corridor” of the Green Line, a 16 km long southwest – northeast axis from Moadamiyeh to Qaboun, defined as the priority line of a complete mass transport network of 4 lines . 2006: the study on “Urban Planning for Sustainable Development of Damascus Metropolitan Area” financed by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) confirmed the urgent need of more efficient public transportation to support the economical development of Damascus. 2007-2009: the Implementation Options Study, realised under the supervision of Damascus Governorate, Traffic & Transport Engineering Directorate and financed by the European Investment Bank, defined the Green Line route (final alignment), its environmental, social and economical impacts, its cost and financing strategy, and a plan of action for the project implementation. 1.2 Key issues of the project Funding and financing a major infrastructure project. Assessing the environmental and social impacts of the project, preparing an environmental management plan to mitigate the negative impacts. Reinforcing Syrian institutions in order to successfully proceed with the next phases of the project. Involving the Damascus community (population, authorities and stakeholders) to help select the preferred project option. 1.3 Key issues of the project The objective of this document is to present the main economical and financial features of the project that can be extracted from the IMOP study. 5 6 7 2. PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT 2.1 Alignment and elevation of the Metro Green Line 2.1.1 General alignment and station location From Moadamiyeh to Qaboun (around 16.5 km and 17 stations ), the Green Line will serve major residential and commercial areas of the city: The west terminus will serve the residential area of Moadamiyeh. The metro will run along Mezzeh Autostrad, serving residential areas, Al Akram Mosque, the Court of Justice and Al Jalaa Stadium. The campus and university faculties will be reached through Adab, Jamarek or Baramkeh stations. The future Hijaz commercial and business centre, and the sector of Al Qanawat (offices, business, administrations, residential). The station planned under Souk Al Hal Al Kadim will provide quick access to Old Damascus and the Citadel. The metro will give access to Souk Al Malek Faisal, then link up Al Tahrir, Abbassiyeen Square, Hob-Hob Square and the Pullman station in Al Qaboun. The Green Line will link up with several existing or future rail and bus stations, making onward journeys quicker and easier: Moadamiyeh future suburban railway station, linking Damascus and Qatana. Sumariyeh microbus and bus station, serving West suburbs, South of Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. Hijaz future railway station, connecting with the main cities of Syria (Aleppo, Homs, Lattakia, Deir-Ez-Zor, Dara’a), Damascus International Airport and the future metro north-south Red Line. Hob-Hob microbus and bus station, linking cities of the north of Damascus. Pullman Station, biggest bus station in Syria, connecting major cities of the country (Aleppo, Lattakia, Homs, Deir-Ez-Zor, etc.) Finally, the Green Line will offer the possibility to car owners who commute into the city, but who do not live in close proximity to a metro station, to park their private vehicle for free in one of the numerous “park and ride” parking lots next to certain metro stations. They can then take the metro downtown, thus saving time and money by avoiding traffic congestion and high-priced
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