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World Bank Document The World Bank Report No: ISR9279 Implementation Status & Results Tanzania Tanzania - Backbone Transmission Investment Project (P111598) Operation Name: Tanzania - Backbone Transmission Investment Project Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 4 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 25-Jan-2013 (P111598) Public Disclosure Authorized Country: Tanzania Approval FY: 2011 Product Line:IBRD/IDA Region: AFRICA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Key Dates Public Disclosure Copy Board Approval Date 26-Aug-2010 Original Closing Date 31-Mar-2015 Planned Mid Term Review Date 31-Mar-2013 Last Archived ISR Date 13-Jun-2012 Effectiveness Date 30-Mar-2011 Revised Closing Date 31-Mar-2015 Actual Mid Term Review Date Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective is to increase availability, reliability and quality of grid based power supply to northern regions of Tanzania. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Public Disclosure Authorized Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Component 1: Construction of the transmission line 134.50 Component 2: Technical Assistance to TANESCO 10.00 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Public Disclosure Authorized Implementation Status Overview The Project is in its second year of implementation and further progress has been made on the implementation of the main transmission line contract. This main contract is at Bidding stage and bids are currently expected to be submitted by January 2013. The Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) implementation has made good progress and is more than 50% implemented. The compensation process is currently expected to be completed in spring 2013, in advance of the expected contract award of the construction contracts. Public Disclosure Copy Locations Page 1 of 7 Public Disclosure Authorized The World Bank Report No: ISR9279 Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Tanzania Singida Region Ulyampiti Tanzania Singida Region Ulemo Tanzania Singida Region Tumuli Tanzania Singida Region Puma Tanzania Shinyanga Region Ngunga Tanzania Shinyanga Region Negezi Public Disclosure Copy Tanzania Iringa Region Nduli Tanzania Ruvuma Region Ndolela Tanzania Mbeya Region Nala Tanzania Singida Region Muhalala Tanzania Singida Region Mtipa Tanzania Dodoma Region Mtera Tanzania Tabora Region Msisi Tanzania Dodoma Region Mpwapwa District Tanzania Dodoma Region Mlowa Tanzania Singida Region Mkwese Tanzania Singida Region Mkonze Tanzania Singida Region Mgori Tanzania Tabora Region Mbutu Tanzania Singida Region Maweni Tanzania Singida Region Manyoni District Tanzania Singida Region Manyoni Tanzania Rukwa Region Manga Public Disclosure Copy Tanzania Iringa Region Makungu Tanzania Dodoma Region Makatapora Page 2 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9279 Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Tanzania Dodoma Region Kisima Tanzania Singida Region Kisaki Tanzania Shinyanga Region Kalitu Tanzania Iringa Region Izazi Tanzania Singida Region Issuna Tanzania Iringa Region Iringa Rural District Public Disclosure Copy Tanzania Singida Region Iramba District Tanzania Singida Region Ikungi Tanzania Tabora Region Igurubi Tanzania Tabora Region Igunga District Tanzania Singida Region Igugunu Tanzania Dodoma Region Ibihwa Tanzania Shinyanga Region Ibadakuli Tanzania Dodoma Region Dodoma Rural District Tanzania Dodoma Region Chipogolo Tanzania Dodoma Region Chikuyu Tanzania Dodoma Region Bahi Tanzania Ruvuma Region Barabarani Tanzania Dodoma Region Bahi District Tanzania Singida Region Unyambwa Tanzania Tabora Region Makomero Tanzania Shinyanga Region Kishapu District Results Public Disclosure Copy Project Development Objective Indicators Page 3 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9279 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Maximum transmission capacity in the Megawatt Value 200.00 200.00 1200.00 Subsystem (MW) Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments This Baseline was recorded Since construction of the during negotiations in July transmission line has not yet 2010 started no improvements in this subsystem have been recorded Reduction in transmission losses in Subsystem Percentage Value 6.00 6.00 3.00 (in percent) Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments Public Disclosure Copy This Baseline was recorded Since construction of the after negotiations in July 2010 transmission line has not yet started no improvements in this subsystem have been recorded Cumulative power outages that are linked to Days Value 7.00 7.00 3.00 malfunctions in the Subsystem Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments This Baseline was recorded Since construction of the during negotiations in July transmission line has not yet 2010 started no improvements in this subsystem have been recorded Reduction in the number of power outages that Number Value 30.00 30.00 10.00 are linked to malfunctions in the Subsystem (in Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 absolute numbers) Comments This Baseline was recorded Since construction of the during negotiations in July transmission line has not yet 2010 started no improvements in this subsystem have been recorded Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Transmission line from Iringa to Dodoma Kilometers Value 0.00 0.00 225.00 including FOCL constructed Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments This Baseline was recorded Construction not yet started. during negotiations in July 2010 Public Disclosure Copy Transmission line from Dodoma to Singida Kilometers Value 0.00 0.00 217.00 including FOCL constructed Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Page 4 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9279 Comments This Baseline was recorded Construction not yet started. during negotiations in July 2010 Transmission line from Singida to Shinyanga Kilometers Value 0.00 0.00 225.00 including FOCL constructed Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments This Baseline was recorded Construction not yet started. during negotiations in July 2010 Substations upgraded Number Value 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments Public Disclosure Copy This Baseline was recorded Construction not yet started. during negotiations in July Contracts have been bid out 2010 in August 2012 and evaluation of the substation bids is expected to be held in parallel to the OHL evaluation. Timely and satisfactory implementation support Text Value None Contract Signing Satisfactorily completion of provided during the construction of the the transmission line transmission line Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments This Baseline was recorded The Negotiated contract has during negotiations in July been cleared by the Bank and 2010 TANESCO is currently preparing for signing of the contract which is expected in January 2013. Staff trained in environmental and social issues Number Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 (number) Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments This Baseline was recorded Training program at during negotiations in July preparation phase 2010 Technical feasibility study for hydropower Text Value None FS at identification Stage Feasibility study completed project completed Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments This Baseline was recorded The formerly planned FS for during negotiations in July the Rumakali hydropower 2010 project has no longer been requested by TANESCO under this project. Discussions are however Public Disclosure Copy ongoing between the Bank Page 5 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9279 and TANESCO to support another hydropower study. Power generation projects developed Text Value None One new Power station Satisfactory progress in commissioned development and financing of generation projects Date 16-Jul-2010 19-Dec-2012 31-Mar-2015 Comments This Baseline was recorded TANESCO has commissioned during negotiations in July of a new 100MW gas fired 2010 power station in July 2012. Data on Financial Performance (as of 22-Jul-2011) Public Disclosure Copy Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P111598 IDA-47980 Effective 26-Aug-2010 08-Oct-2010 30-Mar-2011 31-Mar-2015 31-Mar-2015 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P111598 IDA-47980 Effective XDR 101.50 101.50 0.00 0.00 101.50 0.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Page 6 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9279 Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The current key priority for the IDA Task team lies in successfully collaborating with the other lenders providing parallel finance to the project. Current priority tasks are to prepare the Lenders' review of the first draft Bid Evaluation Report expected to be received in Q1 CY 2013. In addition, the IDA Task Team, as the Lenders consortium's safeguards supervision coordinator, will closely monitor the implementation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy Page 7 of 7.
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