Implementation Status & Results Dominican Republic Water and Sanitation in Tourist Areas (P054221)

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1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Dominican Republic Water and Sanitation in Tourist Areas (P054221) Operation Name: Water and Sanitation in Tourist Areas (P054221) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 7 Status: ARCHIVED Archive : 20-Dec-2011 Country: Dominican Republic Approval FY: 2009 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN Lending Instrument: Adaptable Program Loan Implementing Agency(ies): MEPYD PIU Key s Board Approval 02-Apr-2009 Original Closing Planned Mid Term Review 31-Jan-2012 Last Archived ISR 20-Dec-2011 Effectiveness 25-Feb-2010 Revised Closing Actual Mid Term Review 16-Apr-2012 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The objectives of the first phase of the proposed APL (the Project, APL I) are: (i) strengthening and consolidating the policy framework of the water and sanitation sector in the Dominican Republic; (ii) improving and expanding access to sanitation and wastewater treatment and disposal services in the Puerto Plata region; (iii) improving the financial and operational performance of CORAAPLATA, the region s water utility; and (iv) enhancing operational and commercial performance of other regional utilities and preparing them to participate in the second phase of the Program (APL II). Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No losure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Component 1: Technical Assistance for Sector Development 3.52 Component 2: Rehabilitation and Expansion of Sanitation Services in Puerto Plata Component 3: Program Administation 0.90 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 Implementation Status Overview Since the project was declared effective on February 25, 2010, recent activities have revolved around the preparation and launching of bidding processes for technical, environmental studies and support to CORAAPPLATA, CORAAMOCA and CORAAROM water utilities. Most of the bidding documents for these activities have been finalized and launched and a few activities have been contracted. Page 1 of 5

2 With regards to policy, the National Water Council was created by Presidential Decree on August 15, 2011, with a consulting, planning and implementing role of the water and sanitation sector's strategic framework. A draft revised water law has been submitted to the Government and the Water and Sanitation Strategy is being finalized in coordination with the Mesa de Agua and under the leadership of INAPA. A new project management team has been appointed and worked to speed up procurement processes. Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Dominican Rep. Not Entered Sosúa Dominican Rep. Distrito Nacional Santo Domingo Dominican Rep. Puerto Plata Puerto Plata Dominican Rep. Not Entered Provincia de Puerto Plata Dominican Rep. Not Entered Arroyo Montellano Dominican Rep. Provincia Espaillat Moca Dominican Rep. Not Entered La Unión Dominican Rep. Provincia de La Romana La Romana Dominican Rep. Not Entered Playa Dorada Dominican Rep. Not Entered Cabarete Dominican Rep. Not Entered Bombita Dominican Rep. Distrito Nacional Boca Chica Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target 128,000 consumers in the Project area receive improved access to water and sanitation services Intermediate Results Indicators Text Value 0 YR1 15,000; YR2 40,000; YR3 100,000; and YR4 128, May-2009 For sanitation services. Page 2 of 5

3 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Periodic monitoring and qualitative, mid-term and impact evaluation activities are executed as planned in operations manual Management Information System (MIS) has been developed and generates regular operational and fiduciary monitoring information as outlined in the operations manual 60% of domestic and 60% of hotel sector consumers are 'Satisfied' or 'Highly Satisfied' with CORAAPPLATA performance based on results from consumer satisfaction surveys The ratio of total revenue to total operating expenses, including electricity costs, reaches 70% for CORAAPPLATA Metering coverage reaches 15% of all consumers in CORAAPPLATA Text Value N/A YR1 60%; YR2 60%; YR3 60%; YR4 60% It was agreed during the mission that the Surveys would start a year after works have initiated. Text Value 50% YR1 55%; YR2 60%; YR3 65%; YR4 70% The bidding process for the business plan is at the final stages of evaluation of the proposals. Text Value 3% YR1 5%; YR2 8%; YR3 12%; YR4 15% The bidding process for this activity has just started. Cadaster operational The bidding process for the business plan which includes the cadaster update is at the final stages of evaluation of the proposals. Completion of business and modernization plans for regional utilities The bidding process is being finalized for CORAAPPLATA Page 3 of 5

4 Number of water utilities that the project is supporting 70 percent of the occupancy capacity of hotel in the Puerto Plate region are connected to communal sanitation networks. 80 percent of consumers are connected to network sanitation in Puerto Plata. Completion and adoption of the National Strategy for the water and sanitation sector and is starting for the other 3 CORAAs (RFPs). Number Value May-2009 The Project formalized agreements with 2 additional utilities, other than CORAAPPLATA, but needs to define specific performance andfinancial support targets. Text Value 50% YR1 50%; YR2 60%; YR3 65%; and YR4 70% 14-May-2009 Text Value 60% 80% 14-May May-2009 Work has initiated and the Consultant has produced a preliminary strategy. Data on Financial Performance (as of 26-Apr-2012) Financial Agreement(s) Key s Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Signing Effectiveness Original Closing Revised Closing P IBRD Effective 02-Apr Sep Feb-2010 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P IBRD Effective USD Disbursement Graph Page 4 of 5

5 Key Decisions Regarding Implementation Despite the encouraging improvement in project management, the procurement delays will not allow to complete all activities before the planned closing day. A mid-term review of the project will be carried out end of July to agree on a restructuring plan. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Page 5 of 5