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World Bank Document The World Bank Report No: ISR14997 Implementation Status & Results China Wenchuan Earthquake Recovery (P114107) Operation Name: Wenchuan Earthquake Recovery (P114107) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 6 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 21-Jun-2014 Country: China Approval FY: 2009 Public Disclosure Authorized Product Line:IBRD/IDA Region: EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC Lending Instrument: Emergency Recovery Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Gansu Provincial PMO, Sichuan Provincial Construction Commission Key Dates Board Approval Date 12-Feb-2009 Original Closing Date 30-Jun-2014 Planned Mid Term Review Date 14-May-2012 Last Archived ISR Date 21-Dec-2013 Public Disclosure Copy Effectiveness Date 17-Jun-2009 Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2014 Actual Mid Term Review Date 28-May-2012 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) To restore essential infrastructure, health, and education services to at least levels existing prior to the Wenchuan Earthquake, and where appropriate, to provide for expansion of services, while reducing the vulnerability to seismic and flood hazards and building capacity of local governments to manage the recovery program. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Public Disclosure Authorized Component(s) Component Name Component Cost 1.1 Infrastructure Sichuan 432.40 1.2 Health Sichuan 57.60 1.3 Project Support Sichuan 20.00 2.1 Infrastructure Gansu 130.30 2.2 Health Gansu 32.30 2.3 Education Gansu 33.40 2.4 Project Support Gansu 4.00 Public Disclosure Authorized Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Risk Rating Public Disclosure Copy Implementation Status Overview Page 1 of 9 Public Disclosure Authorized The World Bank Report No: ISR14997 In Sichuan, restoration of essential infrastructure is largely satisfactory with 100% of water supply services completed and 90% of roads, with only one key bridge to be completed after the original closing date. Health facilities have also been 100% restored. The client has requested an extension of the Loan closing date in view of the fact that the Infrastructure Component has accrued US$ 40 million in loan savings for which complementary works are being prepared. The new works should improve traffic flow and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. To foster sustainability, the Sichuan Provincial Health Bureau will also conduct additional training and install additional medical equipment in the second half of 2014. In Gansu, restoration of essential water infrastructure has reached 70% with the hold-up related to slow progress at the Moba Gorge Dam and ancillary water supply facilities. Full restoration of roads has reached 50% pending completion of works in Wudu District and Cheng County. Progress has been rather slow due to unresolved resettlement issues and coordination issues between the project implementing unit (PIU) and contractors. About 85% of schools have been substantially completed, but finishing and cleanliness of the buildings need to be addressed. The construction of health facilities is substantially completed, although, again, issues with cleanliness and quality of finishing remain. The proposed extension of the Loan closing date will allow for full completion of these works and will allow additional time to rectify outstanding quality problems. Public Disclosure Copy Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual China Sichuan Sheng Zitong Xian China Sichuan Sheng Zhongxing China Sichuan Sheng Zhongjiang Xian China Sichuan Sheng Yunxi China Sichuan Sheng Yanting Xian China Sichuan Sheng Xinmian China Gansu Sheng Xihe Xian China Gansu Sheng Wudu China Gansu Sheng Wen Xian China Sichuan Sheng Wenchang China Sichuan Sheng Weicheng China Sichuan Sheng Wangcang Xian China Sichuan Sheng Tongchuan China Sichuan Sheng Shimian Xian China Sichuan Sheng Santai Xian China Sichuan Sheng Nanjiang Xian Public Disclosure Copy China Sichuan Sheng Lushan Xian Page 2 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR14997 Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual China Sichuan Sheng Lingjiang China Sichuan Sheng Lingguan China Gansu Sheng Liangdang Xian China Sichuan Sheng Langzhong Shi China Gansu Sheng Kang Xian China Sichuan Sheng Jiangyou Shi Public Disclosure Copy China Gansu Sheng Hui Xian China Sichuan Sheng Hongyan China Sichuan Sheng Donghe China Sichuan Sheng Guanghan Xian China Sichuan Sheng Fenggu China Sichuan Sheng Jingyang Qu China Sichuan Sheng Dayi Xian China Gansu Sheng Cheng Xian China Sichuan Sheng Cangxi Xian China Sichuan Sheng Baoxing Xian China Sichuan Sheng Muping China Sichuan Sheng Baolun China Sichuan Sheng Yangmu China Sichuan Sheng Chaotian Qu China Sichuan Sheng Yuanba Qu China Sichuan Sheng Youxian Qu China Sichuan Sheng Fucheng Qu Public Disclosure Copy China Sichuan Sheng Luojiang Xian China Sichuan Sheng Guangyuan Shi Page 3 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR14997 China Sichuan Sheng Nanjiang China Sichuan Sheng Beiba China Sichuan Sheng Qinglian China Sichuan Sheng Shima China Sichuan Sheng Xinqiao China Sichuan Sheng Songya China Sichuan Sheng Longmen Public Disclosure Copy China Sichuan Sheng Qingyi China Sichuan Sheng Xinzao China Sichuan Sheng Sanjiang China Sichuan Sheng Mumen Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Roads rehabilitated, Non-rural Kilometers Value 0.00 180.00 200.00 Date 01-Jan-2010 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 Comments The physical progress on the remaining roads has been reasonable, but the pending resettlement issues are hampering the completion of these roads. Health facilities constructed, renovated, and/or Number Value 0.00 65.00 68.00 equipped (number) Date 01-Jan-2010 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 Comments Most facilities have been constructed, but interiors are still being finished and operation rooms installed. Sichuan - Percentage of project roads with Percentage Value 0.00 60.30 100.00 Public Disclosure Copy traffic restored to pre-earthquake levels Date 12-May-2008 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 Page 4 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR14997 Comments All Batch I road are completed and fully operational. The roads are much improved compared to pre-quake levels. All Batch II contracts have been signed and are progressing well, only one bridge cannot be finished by the end of June 2014. Sichuan - Percentage of county towns with Percentage Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 water supply services that are at a minimum Date 12-May-2008 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 restored to pre-earthquake levels Comments Public Disclosure Copy All services have been fully restored in affected counties, and the Bank is now financing further improvements and expansions underBatch II. Sichuan - Percentage of reconstructed (a) Percentage Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 county health facilities and (b) township health Date 12-May-2008 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 facilities that reach bed occupancy rates not below 2007 levels Comments All facilities have finalized construction and started operations. Some specialized equipment is still being installed. Gansu - Percentage of project roads with traffic Percentage Value 0.00 50.00 100.00 restored to pre-earthquake levels Date 12-May-2008 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 Comments Progress has been reasonable, but the resettlement issues have delayed the full completion of these roads. Gansu - Percentage of county towns with water Percentage Value 0.00 70.00 100.00 supply services that are at a minimum restored Date 12-May-2008 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 to pre-earthquake levels Comments The progress has been remarkable and only Cheng County WTP has not been completed since it needs the Moba Gorge reservoir as the source of water. Public Disclosure Copy Page 5 of 9 The World Bank Report No: ISR14997 Gansu - Percentage of reconstructed (a) Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 county health facilities and (b) township health Date 12-May-2008 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 facilities that reach bed occupancy rates not below 2007 levels Comments Hospitals have just been completed and data will start to be collected. Gansu - Percentage of reconstruction (a) Percentage Value 0.00 85.00 100.00 primary and (b) secondary schools that reach Date 12-May-2008 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 enrollment rates of (a) 99% and (b) 80% respectively Comments All schools have been built, only Cheng County still has some major work on ancillary structures. Public Disclosure Copy Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Infrastructure Sichuan - Percentage of total Percentage Value 0.00 60.00 100.00 project assets (measured by sector with Date 12-May-2008 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 appropriate indicators) built to applicable governmentstandards that Comments All Batch I investments (around 60%) have been completed and Batch II are almost completed. Update will be provided by June 30, 2014. Health Sichuan - Percentage of total number of Percentage Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 project health facilities built to applicable Date 12-May-2008 30-May-2014 30-Jun-2014 government standards that address flood and seismic hazards Comments All hospitals have been completed and are operational. Health Sichuan - Perentage of restored project Percentage Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 facilities that are fully equipped according to Date 12-May-2009 30-May-2014
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