Report No. 9654-GUA Guyana List of Projects for External Financing 1992-1995 June 7, 1991 Country Department Ill t < ' i'( I Latin America and the Caribbean Region FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ D.eeMn of "e Wrd Bank This document has -a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank auithorization. . ,~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FISCAL YEAR January 1 - December 31, 1991 CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS Currency Unit: Guyana Dollar (G$) On February 21, 1991, the Government of Guyana unified the exchange rate at G$101.75 per US dollar and adopted a floating exchange rate system. FOR OFCIL US ONLY .CONSLA I GRAP EM GIM& PROECrU l l TABLE3 OF CONET In t uction .......................................................... v Table 1 - Immediate Support Requirements .................................. vi Table 2 - Projec List for External Fmancing 1992-95 . .......................... vii SELQMI Immediate Support Requrements ............................. 2 Guyana Sugar Corporation (GIUYSUCO) .......... ........................ 3 Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Division ................................. 4 Private Quarry Operators . ............................................. 5 Ministry of Agriculture, Fsheries Division .......... ........................ 6 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Division .................................. 7 iuyana National Engineering Corporation Limited ........................... 8 Public Corporations Secretariat, Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation, Ltd. .... ..... 9 Sanata Texties Limited . ............................................... 10 Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners'Association ............................. 11 SEC1ION 1 : PROJECT LIST . ......................................... 12 Akulture Sugar Industry Rehabilitation ............................................ 14 MMA PhaseI- Teriary Works .......................................... 16 Reconstruction of Sea Defenses ......................................... 18 Livestock DevelopmentCompany (LIDC) ................................ 20 Rice Industry Rehabilitation ............................................. 22 Procesing Facilities for Fin and Salted FLsh ................................. 24 Agricu-tural Credit I .................................................. 26 Rehabilitation of Drainage and Irrigation Facilities I .......................... 28 Eductlon, Health and SMAP SNAP - Health, Nutrtion and Water and Sanitation ......................... 31 Human Resource Training and Development II .............................. 33 Secondar School Education ............................................ 35 Health Care m - District Hospitals .............. ......................... 37 lhis documont has a ratricted distribudon and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Dank authorization. EAer and Pwr PowerPantRehabfiitation . ............................................ 40 Low-Speed-DieselPlant(1x2O MW) . ..................................... 42 Transmission Project .................................................. 44 Combustion Tubine Plant(2x13 MW) . ................................... 46 Distribution Proje .................................................. 48 Genera Services Reequipmentofthe Polce Force ........................................ 51 Upgaing and Modenization of Fire Fighting Equipment and Techniques ......... 53 Rehabilitation of the National Hydrological and Meteorological Networks .......... 55 Industry, Mining and Finance Bauwite Rehabilitation I ................................................ 58 Institutional and Environmental Strengthening of the Guyana Mining Sector .... .... 60 Private Sector and Fnancial System Development ............................ 63 Tranport Demerara Floating Bridge Rehabilitation ......................... 66 Rehabilitation of the Georgetown - Soesdyke Road ........................... 68 Rehabilitation of the Timehri Intemnational Airport ........................... 70 DemeraraRiver Navigation .............................................. 72 Resealing and Bridge Strengthening of Soesdyke - Iinden Road ................. 73 Rehabilitation and Modennization of the Ferry Fleet .......................... 75 Rehabilitation of the Feeder Road Network ................................ 77 Rehabilitation of the West Coast Berbice Road .............................. 79 Rehabilitation of the Essequibo Road ..................................... 81 Container Freight Station and Inner Port Area .............................. 83 Rehabilitation of the Georgetown - Mahaica Road ........................... 84 Renovation of Hinterland Airports I ............. ......................... 86 Urban Sites and Services . ................................................... 88 Urban Rehabilitation I . ............................................... 90 Water Supply and Sewerage Georgetown Water Supply (Emergency Assistance) ........................... 93 Rural Water Supply (Interim) ............................................ 95 Master Plan for Georgetown I . .......................................... 97 Rural Water Supply I ................................................. 98 Secondiy Cities Water Supply and Sewerage ............................... 99 Toebhnial IAin;cm% bge Studis EwV L4Sose Roduction 1Progr ....................................... 101 Feries' Plan ofAction ................................... 103 Shbipyad Rhhbffa itatEn dc Cunomoin .................................... 104 CentralTnrponnt P ng Unit TediniU i AAssistance .......................... 105 Energ y lternata i D onaeon Study l ................................. 107 ReWesw of the ERdth Sof ............................................ 109 Study on Smai Hydropoea Plants .................................... 110 DeveJopmentofIland Waterwys(FeasibilityStudy) ......................... 112 MAP: IBRD 11683 - Iv - GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS CARICOM Caribbwan Community CDB Caribbean Development Bank CIDA Canadian International Dovelopment Agency DI Drainage and Irrigation EEC European Economic Community ECGC Eastern Caribbean Group of Companies EIB European Investment Bank ERP Economic Recovery Program ESAF Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility FAO Food and Agriculture Organization GAYBANK Guyana Cooperative Agricultural and Industrial Bank GEC Guyana Electricity Corporation GFC Guyana Forest Commission GDP Gross Domestic Product GREB Guyana Rice Export Board GRPIMA Guyana Rice Milling and Marketing Authority GTCC Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company GUYMINE Guyana Mining Enterprise Ltd. GUYSUCO Guyana Sugar Corporation GUYWA Guyana Water Authority HD Hydraulic Division of the Ministry of Agriculture IDB Inter-American Development Bank IFIs International Financial Institutions IMF International Monetary Fund LIDCO Livestock Development Company LMRC Long Run Marginal Cost Pricing MMA Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary NARI National Agricultural Research Institute NPRGC National Paddy Grading Center ODA United Kingdom's Overseas Development Assistance PEs Public Enterprises PSIP Public Sector Investment Program SiMAP Social Impact Amelioration Program TFAP Tropical Forestry Action Program UNDP United Nations Development Program USAID United States Agency for International Development IZOD)UCIION 1. This document contains: (a) a list of immediate support requirements to help stimulate output; and (b) a list of investment projects for which the Government of Guyana is seeking external financing during the period 1992-95, in the form of detailed project-by-project descriptions. 2. The proposed projects which constitute the 1992-95 Project List, were identified and elaborated by the Government of Guyana with the assistance of World Bank staff. The Guyanese authorities expect to initiate all these projects during 1992-95. It is quite likely, however, that some schedules will change as a result of either postponement or cancellation of projects. Experience shows that as time goes on, such changes can be substantial; but it is not possible to identify which of the projects are likely to be affected at this time. 3. The Immediate Support Requirements identified add up to USS 39.6 million. These include urgent working capital replenishments, raw materials, equipment and spare pars 4. The 1992-95 Project List totals USS 987.4 milion and the external financing sought USS 868.4 million. 5. Tables 1 and 2 which follow, provide a summary of the proposed Immediate Support Requirements and the basic information on total investment costs and xernal financing needed in the Project List 1992-95, respectively. - vi - Table 1: Guwna - Immediate Suwnort Requirements (in US SmimUon) Total Borrowing Entitv and Puroose cost I Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) Renewal of Obsolete Irrigation and Drainage Equipment 10.2 2 Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Division Procurement of Heavy Equipment and Spares 6.5 3 Private Quarry Operators Rehabiitation of Stone Quarries 5.2 4 Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Division Replacement of Engines and Procurement of Spares and Accessories 3.2 5 Ministry (if Agriculture, Forestry Division for Private Sawmills Reequipment 4.5 6 Guyana National Engineering Corporation Limited Reequipment and Working Capital 2.9 7 Public Corporations Secretariat, Guyana Pharmaceutical Corp., Ltd. Replenishment of Permanent Working Capital 3.5 8 Sanata Textiles Limited Working Capital and Procurement of Cotton 1.8 9 Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association Reequipment 1.8 TOALMZ w~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~- g ZZ C1 , ', ! ', ; : ,:: : ::.::,. ;.: ; ;. ' g '. R ': A ' BX; X rE~~~~~~~~~~~I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.S ............ . * / ,'Dt i*t x. ....;t .8 . E ! ........ ... ...... I~o %o hob lilo~~~~~~I - viii - (Cont'd) Table 2: G ana - Proect Lilt for External Finangin2. 199-5 (In US S million) Commitment Yea 1992 1993 1994 1995 1bW" Exernal Total External Total External Totl. External Siector/Proiect Pr'CtPian g.bC Condt solt FinanenugPro:Cot Financinii Trmponr 24 Deara Floatin Brd Rehabiutati 9.S 8.4 25 Reba -tOr .-1Q7-Somdy Road 10.7 10.3 26 Rehabliitation otThIi Aiport v9, &I .... ..,1 27 nerarm Rim Namip- 3.i 29 9 28 RBsall/bkg S*SoeldykcLfkm Rd 55, 52 ' 29 RehabililModernintio FeTyFeet 17.9 16.2 30 RebilIttibn of Fder Road Netwoit 102 9.7 ' 31 Rehab.ottheWestCoaatllerblceRoad 11 115 32 Rehabilitation of the Eaequlbo Road 21.5 2.5 33 Cotainer Freight Stationflaner Port Area6 3.0 34 Rehab. of the Gaeotown-Mahalca Road 9.1 8.7 35 Hinterland Airports I 10.0 9.0 Sub-total 372 L92 .: 4 37. -4 zi f 32.2 1 9.0 Urb&n 36 SltesandServoesm 35. 31.5: 37 Urban Rehabilitation I 2.0 18.0 = Sub-totai -.'j 31.5 _ 2Z.Q 18.0 0. ; 0.0 Water Supply and Sewerage 38 Ceorgeto Water Supply- Emegency 2.8 2.4 39 Rural Water Supply. - Intim 14 12.6:s 40 MsaaerPhufor eorgetownl 270 22.0 41 Rural Water Supply1 ... - .. :-. 18.0 42 Secondary Ntie* Wae .SulyerageW -2 0) 20.0 Sub-total 4 1 2 >; ' 38.0 Technical Assistance, Preinvestment Studlh .. 43 EmilyLcmeReduction Promn 13 12 44 FaCT PinoanotAtion - 0.6Q 45 SW brd Rehabilitaton Tec. A.ite 01 0.1 46 CenttlTrnportPlannln UWtTA 1 1 1.1 47 Enea International lteronne Study A0S 0.3 48 Review of the Health Stor L5 15 49 Studyon Small Hdropower Plants 0.8 50 lInnd Watawa (Fasbiity Study) 5 1.3 Sub-total ' ..; 1.3 0.0 0.0 GRAND TOTAL 371.2 j6 175. IQ, 110 GUYANA LIST OF PROJECTS FOR EXIERNAL FINANCING 1992-1995 -2 - SuportN I r Immediate Support Requirements - 3. L ENTITY REQUESING IT: Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) IL NAME OF PROJECT: Renewal of Obsolete Irrigation and Drainage Equipment IIL IMPLEMENTATION: As soon as possible IV. ESTIMATED COSr AND FINANCING SOUGHT. USS 10.2 milion V. DESCRIION OF THE PROJECrI GUYSUCO employs water for crop irrigation, cane transport (punt) and factory cooling. A system of high level canals bring the water either from dammed storage or direct pumping from the rver. As a result of being below sea level, drainage is achieved either by gravity fail and/or pumping to the sea/wver. To overcome the breaches in the sea defenses temporary earthen dams have been built, thus increasing the requirement for drainage by pumping. The availability and reliability of pumping stations, however, has greatly detenorated. The main body of pumps is over 30 years old and the diesel prime-movers (Mirrlees J4 and J6) are obsolete. The outcome of this situation is high operating and maintenance costs as well as insufficient drainage. To complement ongoing IIB assistance, GUYSUCO proposes to improve irrigation and draiage in the following way a) where feasible, replace diesel driven pumps with motor driven pumps supplied by electricity from upgraded factory power plants and an 11 Kv distribution line, and b) in cases where (a) is not possible, install new diesel driven pumps. The main items for which extemnal financing is being requested include: two 750 Kv generators, six 250 HP motors, two 500 Kv diesel generators, eight diesel engines, spares, transformers, control equipment, pumps and gearboxes, and cables. VL EXPECIED BENEFFIS: From better drainage an incremental 0.25 tons and from irrigation a 0.10 tons sugar yield per acre are anticipated, ie., 14,412 tons in totaL At current Guyana export prices, this would generate an additional USS &6 million, thus resulting in a 1.2 years payback period. . 4, RAL&MCMJ ITEMS L ENITY REQUESTING T: Mnistry of Agriculture, Hydraullc Division (HD) IL NAME OF PROJECT: Procurement of Heavy Equipment and Spares IlL IPLEMAENTATION: As soon as possible IV. ESTIMATED COST AND FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 6.5 million V. DESCRITIION OF THE PROJECT: HI) is confronted with a shortage of equipment to undertake urgent works on the sea defenses. Presently, it is employing some equipment earmarked by an external lender for use in other priority rehabilitation works. Its equipment pool is old and in disrepair, requiring expensive and lengthy overhauling. Repair shops need tools and the unloading facilites for boulders and crushed stone call for urgent upgrading. The assistance being provided by the EEC for the sea defenses is being delayed because of these conditions. To accelerate rehabilitation works on the sea defenses, HD is seeking external financing to procure heavy equipment, spares and tools. Cranes, barges and drug lines are considered to be the main items. VL EXPECTED BENEFITS: Intensification of the emergency works on the sea defenses is necessary to prevent further degradation of the coast line (already about one mile of land extension along the coast has been lost to the sea). The coastal belt is where the country's export agriculture is concentrated and salt water is invading part of it, thus adversely affecting output, incomes and living standards. Until the system of sea defenses is fully rehabilitated, HI) needs to have the capability to carry out emergency works. .5. BALANCG IEMS L ENTIIY REQUESTING T: Private Quary Operators IL NAME OF PROJECT: Rehabilitation of Stone Quarries IIL IMPLEMENTATION: As soon as possible IV. ESI1MATED COST AND FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 5.2 million V. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECI: The timely availability of boulders, gabions and crushed stone is crucial for the rehabilitation of the country's physical infrastructure. There are three quarries in Guyana but St. Mary has been the principal one as a supplier of quarry products for domestic civil worlk. The acute foreign exchange shortage the country has been facing has caused the quarries to add little in terms of spare parts, consumables, replacement machinery, equipment and new investment. The result has been that its annual output has steadily declined; production in the St. Mary Quarry has decreased from 133,120 tons in 1981 to 54,098 tons in 1990. If fully reequipped, the quarries have the capacity to produce 350,000 tons of quarry products from high quality rocks and granite annually. Potential export markets also exst for some of its products, particularly the Gabro stone, in the Canrbbean and Suriname. In view of the growing reactivation of works in physical infrastructure, the operators are seeking external financing to replace capital equipment at the quarry, build new barges and tugs to transport stone and procure off-loading equipment and lorries. The principal items include 600 tons motor vessels and barges, motor tugs, wheel loaders, draglines, clump shell buckets, short head stone crushers, dump trucksc, compressors and spare parts. VL EXPECIED BENEFITS: Increased supply boulders and other stone would permit acceleration of public works to rebuild the country's infrastructure. This condition is essential for resuming economic growth and intensifying the process of economic adjustment. Improved infrastructure would stimulate both domestic and foiign private investment. Augmented stone production would also support the balance of payments' objective since part of it could be exported. -6- BALNCING llEa= L ENTIrY REQtJESlTlNG IT: Minis of Agictire, Fisheries Division (0%) (for small private fishermen) IL NAME OF PROJECI: Replacement of Engines and Procurement of Spares and Accessories IIL IMPLEMENTATION: As soon as possible IV. ESTIMATED COST AND FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 3.2 million V. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECI: A large portion of Guyana's fishing fleet needs to be refurbished, particularly its motor power. High operating and maintenance costs, which are eroding net profits, are the result of this situation. To complement assistance from CIDA (20 in-board engines) FD has identified an urgent requirement for the following: a) Spare parts for trawlers and 20 new 65 HP engines (type Cummins KT1lSOM), including sufficient spares; b) for fin fish endeavors, 25 new 95-135 HP engines and spares; and c) winches, tool and other accessories. VL EXPECTED BENEFITS: More reliable and economic functioning of fishing activities would result in benefits to both operators and consumers Commercial fishing now provides 40% of the main source of animal protein on a weight basis nationally. The hidustry is also a foreign exchange earner as a substantial share of the catch is etported. .7- L ENTITY REQUESTING MT: Ministy of Arcte, Foresi Divsion (for private amis) IL NAME OF PROJECr: Reoquipment XIL IMPLEMENTATION: As soon as possible IV. ESTIMATED COST AND FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 4.5 mllion V. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: Consisent with the openng of the economy and growing iterest from private fign investors, sawmllers in Guyana are contemplating modemization and expansion plans. In the mean- time, they have urgent requirements for machinery, equipment and spares to maintain profitable operations. They are seeking financing to import the followMg items: chainsaws, loging trucks, log loaders, tractors with winches, road graders, mobile boom cranes, conventional kilns, diesel engins. four wheel vehiles, electric generators, service transmissions and different kind of spare. VL EPECTED BENEFITS: In addition to supplyig the domestic market, sawmillers have begun an intensive effort to establih export markets particularly within CAICOMS Increased availability of machinery, equipment and spares would permit the sawmles to derwe maximum value added from Guyana's forestry resources by selling a higher quality producL Increased foreign sales of lumber products would support the Gmement's objective of improved balance of payments performance. Better export prospects would also help attract foreign investment to help develop the forest industry in a more intensive way. -8- BAACING rrMS L ENTITY REQUESTING IT: Guyana National Engineering Corporation Limited (GNEC) II NAME OF PROJECT: Reequipment and Worling Capital IlL IMPLEMENTATION: As soon as possible IV. ESTIMATED COST AND FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 2.9 million V. DESCREIPION OF THE PROJECT: GNEC, a parastatal enterprise, operates: (a) a foundry, a clay products factory, a manufacturing of nails, butt hinges and aluminum corrugated sheets; (b) an engineering group complex that provides maintenance services, shipbuilding and vessels repair, (c) an agency which is the sole distnbutor of Caterpillar, Ruston Bucyrus and other equipment; (d) a department which handles traffic and wharf activities for the most important shipping lines; and (e) a Toyota full-line dealership. Over the last few years, GNEC has been unable to satisfy the demands of the economic sectors because of an acute lack of equipment, machinery and spares, the deterioration of its physical facilities and a shortage of off-shore raw materals and other inputs. Given the expected reactivation of the Guyanese economy, to be able to provide appropriate service GNEC is seeldng external financing for raw materials and consumables for the foundry, clay- mining equipment; raw materials and spares for metal works; tools, a steam jenny for removing toxic fumes from ships' tanks, a coil winding and forming machine, a ten ton mobile crane for material handling, a portable welder and a six-man welding station, a portable air compressor for sandblasting and marine quality steel plates. angles and flats; capital equipment and spare parts for the heavy equipment agency and the Toyota dealership. VL EXPECTED BENEFIS: If equipped, GNEC can help remove many of the present bottlenecks to increased production. Ship and ferry repair, efficient wharf operations, service of heavy equipment, sufficient availability of spares, castings/foundry for the agricultural sector are necessary for the orderly reactivation of the economy. -9- BALANCIG IlEMS L ENTITY REQUESTING MT: Public Corporations Secretaat, Guyana Pharmaceul Corporation, Ltd. IL NAME OF PROJECr: Replenishment of Permanent Workdng Capital Ut IMPLEMENTATION: As soon as possible IV. ESTIMATED COST AND FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 3.5 million V. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: To be able to operate at 80% of installed capacity, the Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation Ltd. (GPC) requires annual imports of raw materials and packaging of the order of US$ 4.7 million equivalent. Its major suppliers are located in the UK, USA, Canada, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy and India. Foreign exchange scarcities are preventing GPC from achieving its operational goaL The availability of drugs for the domestic market is also suffering from GPC's inability to import The overall result is that GPC's new pharmaceutical plant is mostly unused. To meet its export commitments and to supply the domestic market, GPC would Ulke to receive external financing. Apprcxmately US$ 1.8 million of the amount requested would be to procure raw materials for the OTC local market, including packaging. The difference would be for manufacturing products for foreign sales, mainly to CARICOM. GPC has prepared a detailed list of the required items, which is available upon request. VL EXPECIED BENEFITS: While efforts are being made to improve the quality of deliver, of health services, the insufficient availabflity of medical supplies and drugs is proving to be a standing biock. Replenishing GPCs working capital would help correct this situation, while at the same time provide support to the economic program through additional exports. Betterment of health delivery through an increased supply of medicines/drugs would have an important welfare effect among the populace, and in particular among the poor. - 10- BALANCIG IWMS L ENTTY REQUESNG IT: Sat Tetles L ed (STL) IL NAME OF PROJECT: Worldng Capital and Procnment of Cotton IIL IMPLEMENTATION: As soon as possible IV. ESTIMATED COST AND FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 1.8 milion V. DESCRIFIION OF THE PROJECT: Sll a parastatal enterpr.e, proposes to increase its annual production from 895,847 (33% operating efficiency) to 1,321,407 meters of fabric (almost 50% operating efficiencg) on a one shift basL Inhe cotton to be imported would cover needs for four months; the lion's share of the fabric man.ufictured would be exported. SML has ongoing commitments to supply 70,000 metes of fabric per month to Trinidad and 8,000 meters per month to Barbados SIL started shipments of printed fabric to the North American Market (30,000 meters) and has received inquires from potential buyers in the EEC, partcularly about greige cloth. SIL has been unable to widen its export saks because of financial limitations. STL buys under Letter of Credit, thus noeding up-front finanial outl IL is willing to pledge its export revenues to secure working capital financing to procr the required cotton. VL EXPECTED BENEFITS: Helping T increase its level of working capital would boost its operations, efficien and net profit. improving STL financial results would buttress the fiscal objective of strengthening overall public savings; dividends and corporate taxes would accrue to the Treasury. Augmented fabric production would support the balance of payments as over three-fourths of it would be exported. Increasing printed fabric for the local market would also encourage employment in the growig garment industry, which is also an exporter. A more efficient SIL would facilitate its eventual sale to the private sector. - 11- BALAN-CIN lTEMS L ENTITY REQUESNG T: Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners' Assoiaton (GGDM) IL NAME OF PROJECT: Reequipment III. IMPLEMENTATION: As soon as possible IV. ESNMATED COST AND FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 1.8 mIllion V. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: Offlcial declaration of gold and diamond production have more than doubled in 1990, thus providing an important source of foreign exchange carningsL To increase output and improve operational efficiency on behave of the private miners, GGDMA is seeking extemal financing for the following. a) outboard engines (Yamaha/Johnson) and spares; b) flexes and engines with power take-oft, including spares; c) 500 tons of steel sheets/plates ranging from 1/16 to 5/8 in thickness; d) arc welders, compressors, power saws, lighting plant, manual banker and diamond drills, and a ton press brake; and e) maintenance oquipment for interior roads. VL EXPECIED BENEFITS: lhe aim of the request is to increase gold and diamond production. Most the output would be exported, thus supporting one of the key objectives of the economic recovery program. I 12- SECION II: Project List - 13- Agriculture - 14 - SECrOR: A.QRKL!lIIBE L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Sugpr Industry Rehablitation IL EXECUTING AGENCY: GUYSUCO and Partners (Enclave Project) M DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 125.0 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 100.0 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: World Bank, CDC, and others (cofinanciers being sought along with equity partners) VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: Sugar production constitutes one of the major economic activities in Guyana, accounting for about 21% of recorded GDP, 35% of export earnings and 25% of public sector employment. The sugar industry, however, has been experiencing a sharp decline and in 1990 produced 37% of the total tonnage it was able to manufacture prior to its nationalization in 1976 (350,000 tons). Cinker build up in the boiler furnaces, deteriorating plant capacity, lack of field investments and deficient operational practices have been the major causes for this situation. In spite of these problems, the industry is a low cost producer. It also benefits from preferential markets in the EEC and the US. Combined, these two markets can take up to 182,000 tons of sugar annually. Unfortunately, GUYSUCO has been unable to take full advantage of them and, moreover, has had to import sugar for domestic use. To rectif this problem and help reestablish sound basis for export growth, the Government has entered into an interim agreement with the U.X firm of Booker/Tate to manage the enterprise and develop a rehabilitation plan, including a possible joint-venture to be 51% privately owned. VII. EXPECED BENEFITS: When completed, the project would increase Guyana's production of sugar from sbout 120,000 tons at present to about 200,000 tons, a large share of which would be for export. Increased foreign sales would buttress balance of payments' performance and contnbute to improving creditworthiness gradually. Given the impact of sugar production on the economy, the project would also foster economic growth and employment creation. IX CURRENT STATUS: A preliminMy feasibflity study covering the rehabilitation program for GUYSUCO was presented to the Government by Bookers/Tate in AprillMay. Discussions with the World Bank regarding the joint-venture and the required external financing are underway. While the World Bank appears willing to provide a large portion of the needed extemal financing if suitable loan guarmatees can be established, capital contributions by foreign private partners and external cofinancing are still not fully defined. .1S- x COSIS AND AVAILABILUTY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) ommu of 1E A (tentative igures ony) External Financing and Dar Own Resoures Capital Contnibutionsi lltQ 1992 8O 60.0 6A0 1993 10.0 20.0 30.0 1994 JA200 27. Total 16- SECTOR: J L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJEC: Mahalca-Mahaleony.Abary Phase I (Tertluy Works) IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Agricultural Development Authority (ADA), Ministry of Agriculture 111. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 6.2 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: US$ 5.1 million VI. POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unidentified VII. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: The Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary Project (MMA) is situated in Region Five (Guyana is divided into ten regions). It is bounded on the West by the Mahaica River, on the North by the Atlantic Ocean, on the East by the Berbice River, and on the South by the watershed of several tributaries to the Berbice, Mahaica, Mahaicony and Abary Rivers. The objective of the project is to develop approximately 422,000 acres of arable land in three phases to benefit farmers with individual holdings of 30 acres. The primary and secondary works of Phase I were completed in 1988 at a cost of US$160 million equivalent, which was financed 80% by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and 20% by the Government. Cost overruns and insufficient financing, however, forced modifications in the original scope of works and only 59,215 acres have so far been developed. To complete Phase I and facilitate augmented agricultural production through increased occupation of the land, the project contemplates improvements in farm layouts and the construction of tertiary works. The main project items are: construction of 400 lay-bys to improve traffic in the 12 feet wide access roads; construction of 900 ramps to permit entry to farmer's fields; erosion protection works (gabion baskets) on the slopes of outfall channels; surfacing fair weather access roads with burnt earth or quarry cleaning; construction of three heavy duty bridges; construction of the Abary River facade drain and attendant structures; extension of the existing flood embanlment on the ride side of the Abary River; dredging of the mouth of the Abary River, land clearing, land leveling, land reallocation and removal of way-leave debris; development of coastal pastures; acquisition of essential equipment for maintenance of irrigation and drainage canals. VIII. EXECTED BENEFiTh: The benefits to be derived from the execution of the tertiary works are represented in increased production of rice, cash crops, coconuts, beef and dairy. ADA estimates that the combined value of this produce would be about US$ 20 million equivalent per year. Since the project beneficiaries are mainly small farmers, the projected output would help increase the incomes of those that are presently at subsistence levels. This would have a major effect on improving rural ling standards. - 17 - 1X CURRENT STATUS: ADA has completed a prelminary work plan, including a detailed description of the tertiary works to be carried out and the equipment needed. Design and engineering of civil works is simple but may require additional inputs x COSTS AND AVAILABEUTY OF FUNDS: (in 'JSS milion) Lay4qs, bridges, ramps, road surfacing, erosion protection 1.7 Works on the Abary River 2.3 Land levelling and claring 13 Maintenance equipment 0.5 Coastal pasture development 0.4 Total B. Source of Funds (Requirements over 3 years.) Year ToI Emma al Eman Total 1992 0.4 2.1 2.5 1993 0.5 2.3 2.8 1994 22 0.7 29 Total 1.1 5.1 62 -18- SECI OR: AG-RI-CULfE L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Reostrco of Sea Defenses IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Division (HD) Im DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESI1MATED COST: USS 141.6 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 130.0 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IDA, IIDB, CDB and bilateral sources VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: Most of the fertile land of Guyana is below mean sea level and it is protected by a system of sea defenses. This coastal area, 10 to 40 miles wide and less than 700 square miles in extension, contains 90% of the population and the lion's share of investments and production. Lack of maintenance, continuous erosion occasioned by the changing waves and deficiencies in management have caused accelerated deterioration of the sea defenses, with flooding of large areas and adverse effect on producdon. At present HD is undertaking emergency works to contain setious breaches, including two miles of embankments that have washed away. The proposed project contemplates the construction of 30 mfles of permanent sea defense in RegioDs 2,3,4,5 and 6. It would prvided for the replacement of sluices and the procurement of heavy equipment, spares and materials to undertake the works. Consultants to support a long-term program of reconstruction and upkeep of the sea defenses as well as to carry out specialized training for HD personnel would also be included. Attention would be gien to prioritizing and coordinating the work areas to limit further inundation of the country's agriculturally productive land. Also, drainage works and pump station rehabilitation would go hand-in-hand with sea wall reconstruction. VIII EXPECED BENEFllS: The reconstruction of the sea defenses, together with complementary drainage and pump station rehabilitation, is vital to Guyana's medium-term economic viability. Rice and other produce would increase yields from the reduced salinity. Tbe combined impact of this and better drainage would result in higher yields of sugar and rice of at least 20% to start. Since agricultural producers are mostly small farmers, inoomes from the enlarged production would have important welfare effectL Furthermore, assuming continuation of preferential export markets, enhanced agricultwal production would contnbute to sustainable improvements in the balance of payments. ID. CURRENT STATUS: Under a grant from the EEC, a consultancy has been recently started to evaluate the sea defence situation and ongoing(proposed corrective measures, prepare an effective five-year management and maintenance program, and strengthen service and repair of HD's heavy equipment pooL bis work will provide esential inputs for the preparation of a master plan for the reconsction of the sea defenses I-' a Iu t t Ii I @|" 1 5* ' 4/ . 8~ i @ |~~~ 8 |anN R X S1XS X X X -20- SECrOR: AGRICIRE L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJEC: Lvestock Development Company Lmited (LIDCO) IL EXECUTING AGENCY: LEDCO and Partners IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESIMATED COST: USS 6.7 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 6.0 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Equity interest and other financing sources (to be identified) VIL DESCRIPIION OF THE PROJECIr: LIDCO, a parastatal enterprise, is responsible for beef and dairy cattle production and milk processing. With initial assistance from the World Bank, it has operated successfully since its inception in 1973. It has generated operating profits every year and has repaid contracted loans ahead of schedule. Unfortumately, much of this performance is also the result of using up its capital base since over the years the company has not added to iL LIDCO is now confronted with overstocking of some pastures and/or undesirable early sale of animals. It needs urgent pasture land expansion, renovation of plant and equipment, and qualfied personnel to fill vacancies. Given the excellent export prospects in CARICOM and neighboring countries, it has to initiate export of live cattle and, under appropriate health standards, consider the feasibility of slaughtering to iron out seasonality in the movement of livestock to the ports through the export of chilled or frozen boneless beeE The proposed project would provide for the following: a) .fnancing for resumption of improvement/expansion programs and initiating live cattle exports; b) strengthening animal health control; b) feasibility investigation and design for an export standard slaughterhouse; c) slaughterhouse construction and commissioning; d) establishment of meat inspection services; and e) staff training. VIII. EXPECTED BENEFITS: The proposed project would intensify the development of a productive industry. Having been successfully established, LIDCO can increase its contnbution to the economy (presently producing about 20% of the country's beef output from 5% of the national herd), and particularly export earming. Increased foreign sales would buttress balance of payments' objectives associated with the Economic Recovery Program. It would also bnng about improvements in economic efficiency by maximizing the return of the inmestments already made. IX. CURRENT STZ TUS: Negotiations for the early divestiture of LIDCO, possibly to the Caribbean Food Corporation (CFC) are underway. Studies conducted by CFC have highlighted export market prospects and requirements for the short and medium terms. No feasibility work has yet been conducted on the laughterhouse. A ten-year expansion plan for LIDCO has been prepared which defines in detail ranch devlopment and turnoff rates. Complementary financing sources have not yet been entified. -21 - X COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Local and Foreign Costs IXem La Foreign Total Civil Works, including slaughterhouse 0.5 3.6 4.1 Equipment 0.1 1.7 1.8 Technical Assistance and Training 0.1 0.7 QA Total 0.7 6.0 6.7 B. Source of Funds External Fmancing and Year Own Resources Capital Contributions Total 1993 0.2 2.7 2.9 1994 03 1.9 2.2 1995 0.2 1.6 Total 0.7 6.0 6.7 -22- SECITOR. SG I(I L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECIr: Rke Industiy RelayIlitatIon IL EXECUTING AGENCY: To be determined IlL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 11.9 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 10.8 milLon VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Multilateral and bilateral sources (to be identified) VIL DESCRIPTION OF TEE PROJECI: Rice is the second major product in the agricultural sector, contnbuting some US$ 14 million in export earnings in 1990. Rice output has decline over the last decade as result of a lack of an incentive framework, breakdown infrtructure and vanable quality of exported product The Government is carrying out a program of divestiture of mflling assets which is about to be completed (as of January 1991, 80% of the rice mils were in process of sale). With the transferring ofthe rice milb to the private sector, the role of the public sectr in the industzywily focus on seed production, research, quality inspection and product certification. UNDP assistance, to strengthen some of these areas, has already began, but additional support is required. The proposed project would expand on UNDP assistance and would include financing for building refurbishing, quality control eqaipment and strengthening seed production and certification, esearch and export grade certification. VII. EXPECED BENEFITS: The proposed project would support augmented production of quality rice, a large share of which would be for foreign sales. Increased rice exports would buttress balance of payments' objecve, while benefiting new private sector investment It would have the additional advantage of meeting social objecves of providing a more viable livelihood for persons in rice production areas IX CURRENT STATUS: As stated, UNDP is assisting the most urgent needs for the services outlined above A lst for additional fahilides and equipment has been prepared which would need to be refined. Also, the possible organization for the prviion of envaged support would need to be reviewed, includig the source of funds to sustain its operation. -23 - x COT AND AVARLABLFY OF FUNDS: (in USS mfllion) A. 1 1 and eign Costs I= Loda Foreign Total Civil Works 0.8 3.0 3.8 Equipment 0.2 7.5 7.7 Technical Assistance Q.1 0.3 04 Total .10.8 1I. B. Source of ud-s Year Own ReOQu-es Extemal Fnancing Total 1993 0.4 3.9 4.3 1994 0.7 6.9 7.6 Total 11 1Q.9 -24- SECTOR: AB GILIB L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Procsing FaclHities for Fin and Sdted Fish IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Division (FD) IL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 5.0 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 4.5 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unidentified VIL DESCRIION OF THE PROJECT: For many years, the continental shelf off the coast of Guyana together with the rivers and lakes has provided plentiful fishing and shrimping The fishing industry has grown to the point that it contrbutes about 40% of the main source of animal protein on a weight basis nationally. Most of the shrimps are exported (97% of the catch) and nearly half of the fish. More recently, however, the harvest of shrimps has been declining and trawlers had to suspend operations for a period of six montis Studies carried out by the Norway flagship "Dr. Fridjof Nansenr indicate a general stock decline brought about by fishing. The research confirm the existence of a demersal fish fauna, vwith the dominating groups being croakers, snappers and grunts. Anchovies, sardines and smaller carangids were also found in quantities leading to the conclusion that these can be exploited as a by- catch of shrimp fisheries. The EEC financed the first phase of a new processing plant at Houston in Georgetown, which is not yet in operation. Ihe second phase contemplates the installation of the necesary equipment to process fin fish, including salting that is in large demand from CARICOM. The proposed project, therefore, consists of this second phase and includes assistance to strengthen PD in fish resource management. Once improved, the processing plant would be placed for sale or under the hands of private operators. VILm EXPECTED BENEF1TS: With the project the value added of fishing would be augmented by allowing better processing of fin and small fish. The shrimp by-products would make this activity more profitable and encourage better catch management. Since fin fish is mostly taken by small operators, the processing faciity would allow better prices, if not at least more stable, thus leading to higher incomes. By the same token, the project would also have a balance of payments effect because most of the procesed fish would be exported. Fnally, the project would help strengthen fish biomss management through assistance to FD. -25- IX. CURRENT STATUS: The list of equipment needed is completed; it requires review and updating in line with current and forecast fish availabilities. The Government intends to continue the divesdture of the fishing industy and to enhance the capacity of FD in fish resource management. A plan of action to reinforce FD needs to be formulated. x COST ESTIMATES: These are preliminary and relate only to equipment and technical assistance. However, some refurbishing of the physical facilities may also be required. Local and Foreign Costs Item Loa Qren Total Equipment 0.4 4.0 4.4 Technical Assistance 0A1 0.5 0 Total O S4.5 5& -26- SECTOR: AGRICULTUB L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Agricultur Credlt I IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Bank of Guyana and Participating Banks I]I DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTMATED COST: USS 21.0 million V. EfCIERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 19.0 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unidentified (multilateral sources expected) VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: On-farm investments and permanent working capital at the productive level are very much depleted. Machinery and equipment are old and in disrepair, farm facilities are run down and, in spite of balance of payments support in the form of fertlizers imports, farmers lack working capital to purchase them. Recognizing the importance of agriculture to the Guyanese economy, IDB has recently approved a sector loan to help reequip the sector. However, requirements are very large and additional external financing is required. The proposed project, therefore, would address credit needs during a period of three years with the objective of rebuilding the productive capacity of farmers, mostly in export crops such as rice, tropical fruits iand livestock It would finance on farm-investments and the procurement of mnachinery/equipment, fertilizers, improved seeds and pesticides. Assuming ful pass-through of prices, subloans would carry commercial interest rates to support the additional objective of financial reform and institution building. VIIL EPECED BENEFITS: Agriculture, accounting for almost one-fourth of GDP, is the most important activities in terms of employment. The project would help increase agricultural productivity and output in support of the Government's Economic Recovery ProgranL In addition to improving living standards among the rural population (mostly low income), it would buttress export performance as the lion's share of the increased production would be exported. IXD CURRENT STATUS: A feasibility study to determine in more detail actual needs, including preparation of farm models, would need to be carried out. Also, arrangements for the financial intermediation would need to be firmed up as well as the policy requirements to improve the performance of development banking - 27 - X COSTS AND AVAILABILFIY OF FUNDS: (in US$ mflin) So= ofEumh (Busd on potentiacedit demand.) xu0 Es 1994 0.6 64 7.0 1995 1.0 8.2 9.2 1996 DA Ad TOl Z 12 ii -28- SECTOR: AORCUIrU L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECM: RehablUtation of Drainage ad Irrigation FacUlites I IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Agriculture, Hydraulic Division (HD)) 111 DATE TO BE STARTED: 1995 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 25.0 million V. EX ERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 22.5 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown, but multilateral sources expected VII DESCRIPIION OF THE PROJECT: The cultivation of sugar-cane and rice depend upon drainage and irrigation (D&I) in Guyana Combined they account for half of the value added of the sector and earn most of the foreign exchange. The responsibility for managing D&I is divided among HD, the Water Conservancy Boards, the Regions and the Local Governments; this arrangement has not led an effective discharge of functions. Ihis, together with financial resource constraints, has led to a deterioration of D&I facilities. In 1987, consultants retained by the MDB concluded that D&I facilities in the country were in need of rehabilitation. They recommended the preparation of an agricultural plan to select the priority areas to be rehabilitated. Among other recommendations, the consultants emphasized the redesign of works in several parts proposed for rehabilitation, merging several D&I areas into one to minimize maintenance costs, closer integration of pumping stations with sea defenses (direct outlet to the ocean), replacement of engines and pumps, better design of sluices (preferably in pairs connected by a facade drin), enhanced upkeep of access roads and structures, more centralized administration by HD placing increased emphasis on monitoring operations at the regional and local level, and improvements in rate setting and collection of dues The proposed project would address the priorities identified by the consultants and, in particular, it would prepare and finance an action plan, to be implemented in three phases, to improve D&I facilities. A key objective of the project would be the streamlining of administrative functions with a view to increasing the effectiveness of D&I management. VIII EXPECIED BENEFIT: On the basis of crop budgets, it is estimated that better water management would increase paddy yields by about 20% and cropping intensity by roughly a similar amount. The same is estimated for sugar and much higher (40%) for ground provisions and vegetables. Since rice and horticultural producers are mosil small farmers, incomes resulting from the more intensive land use would have important welfare effects Furthermore, assuming the continuation of the preferential export markets, increased output of sugar and rice would contribute to improved balance of payments performance. - 29- IX CURRENT STATUS: Studies financed by the IDB for the Black Bush and other D&I areas completed between 1982 and 1987 would need to be updated. A plan of action to carry out the recommendations of the studies would need to be formulated. x COSTS ESflMATES: These are only indicative and would need to be frmed upon completion of the preparation of the plan of action. -30 - Educaffon, Health and SIMAP -31 - SECrOR: HEALTH L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: SIMAP-Healtb, Nutrition and Water and Sanitation IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Culture and Social Assistance (MCSA) IlL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 12.5 million V. EXIERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 11.4 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: World Bank (IDA) and Other Donors (Co-financiers sought) VIL DESCRIPIMON OF THE PROJECI: The proposed project includes two components: An institutional development component to complement IDB's efforts (a proposed Technical Assistance grant) to assist the Government in the design of administrative and management procedures, and operating criteria for SIMAP (an established agency - Social Impact Amelioration Program under the auspices of MCSA.) The SIMAP Agency, vested with administrative, technical and financial autonomy, would be responsible for evaluating, approving, financing and monitoring priority sub-projects. The project would also provide financing for technical assistance to assist in sub-project preparation and/or day-to-day supervision. The second component would focus on the health, nutrition and basic sanitation needs of the vulnerable groups. Specifically, financing would be provided for: (a) nutrition surveillance and food distnrbution programs targeted at children and pregnant and lactating women; (b) rehabilitation and equipping of primary health care facilities and day-care centers; (c) purchase of supplies, vaccines and essential drugs for the prevention, control and treatment of infectious and vector-borne diseases and for reproductive health programs; (d) health education campaign programs; (e) construction of small-scale water supply and sewerage systems at rural communities; and (f) removal of solid waste and cleaning of canals and drains in densely populated urban areas. VIIL EXPECTED BENEFITS: The proposed project would help improve the living standards of the very poor, while at the same time enhance the capacity to design, implement, and monitor health, nutrition, sanitation and other community initiated programs. It would have direct effects on the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women, infants and pre-school children, and would provide associated services such as primary health care and basic sanitation. -32- IDL CURRENT STATUS: Two World Bank's missions visited Guyana (January and March 1991) for preparation of the proposed project A Project Preparation Facility (PPF) request (for USS 750,000) was submitted by the Ministry of Fmance to IDA to help finance the preparation of the proposed operation and the execution of pilot sub-projects in the areas of health, nutrition, and water and sanitation. IMA approved the request on April 30, 1991. Preparatory activities and pilot sub-projects are expected to be in full excution within the next three months. An IDA project appraisal mission is tentatively scheduled for end June 1991. X COSTS AND AVAILABIITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Local and Foreign Costs Compaient LQI Foreign Tota Health 1.0 0.6 1.6 Nutrition 3.4 0.6 4.0 Day Care Centers 0.8 - 0.8 Water ai,d Sanitation 2.5 1.1 3.6 Technical Assistance 0.2 - 0.2 institutional Support 1A 0.7 2.1 Investment Operation Preparaticn 0 1 0.2 Total 9.4 12.5 B. Source of Funds year Own Resources External Financing Total 1992 0.4 6.0 6.4 1993 0.4 4.0 4.4 1994 0A3 4 1.7 Total 11 ll.4 12 - 33 - SECTOR: EDUCATION L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Human Resource Training and Development H I. EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Education m. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 7.0 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 7.0 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: It is becoming critical that manpower needs for the post-stabilization period be planned now and that existing large gap and shortages of trained managers, professionals and skilled technicians be addressed. With the ending of the first project, funded by the IDB in 1985 (for the University of Guyana and the three Technical Institutes) and the consolidation of the public sector in progress, the proposed project focuses on the following areas: a) strengthening of public sector management and technical training programs at both the university and technical/vocational institute levels to better meet the demand for skilled manpower; b) specialized training for technical personnel that are in short supply, e.g. machinists, mechanics, plumbers, welders, mil wrights, electricians, carpenters, sewing machine operators, masons and heavy machine/vehicle conductors; c) introduction of skill-updating programs for in-service and/or on-the-job training for both the public and private sector employees, including but not limiting to uses of modern technologies such as micro-computers, etc.; d) provision of required equipment and materials; and e) physical rehabilitation of critical facilities, such as buildings, etc. and supplemental renumeration to retain/hire qualified, dedicated instructors or administrators to ensure the success of the proposed programs. VIL EXPECTED BENEFITS: The deteriorating economic conditions, and the ensuring emigration of qualified personnel, have impacted adversely on the availability of skilled manpower, including mid-level technicians. The ability to supply trained and dedicated workers to meet the productive needs of the country is essential to sustain overall progress. The aim of the proposed project is to address this need. -34- IDL CURRENT STATUS: A quick survey wu compklt in Januaiy 1991 to determine the likely demand for technial and professional penonnel In .e coming three yean. Consultants financed by the United Kingdom's ODA are reviwing in more detail manpower requirements The final content of the proposed project would have to take these findings into account. A careful selection of the facilities to be rehabilitated under the project would also need to be carried out. X COSI5 AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in US$ mfllion) Source of [Evn&i Preliminuuy Estimaals- Year Qgn Resour Extemal Emnjng Toa 1993 2.0 2.0 1994 2.0 2.0 1995 : 3Q Total ;2 2,2 -35 . SECrOR: EDUICAIlN L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Seodaoy School Education IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Education ilL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 29.7 mDlion V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 26.7 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Multilateral and bilateral sources (to be identified) VII DESCRIYP1ION OF THE PROJECT: As a result of the sharply deteriorating economic conditions, Guyana's secondary school system is experiencing a drop in quality and in throughput Whfle MDB is assisting in the University and Technical Institutes level (1985) and the Primary School System (1990), extemal support for the secondary school education system has been limited. To address the sector's needs the proposed project includes the following: a) Construction of three (3) new secondary schools in areas to be decded using appropriate technical criteria. b) Rehabilitation of fifteen (15) secondary schools with five-year programs and seven (7) schools with seven-year programs (ie. Sixth Form Schools). These 22 targeted schools will be cfawn from the ten Administrative Regions, using careful selection procedures. c) Providing/rehabilitating all hlbrary facilities in the 22 schools. d) Creating and/or expanding the study of computer in the targeted 7 Sixth Form Schools his includes purchasing of micro-computer hardware, software and peripherals. e) Upgrading science laboratories in the targeted 7 Sixth Form Schools and at the National Center for Education Resource Development (NCERD). f) Acquiring an appropriate amount of science and audio/isual equipment for all General Secondary Schools (approximately 100 in totals) and for NCERD, including other necessary equipment for the pre-vocational departments of these schools g) Upgrading and increasing supply of textooks and other teaching/learning materials at the secondary leveL NCERD and others would participate in the curriculum development, printing of textbooks and establishment of a Book Loan Scheme. h) Upgrading the managerial and supervisory skills of all the secondary school administrators i) Provision of teacher's training, including short and longer courses for both new and in-seice teachers. -36 - VIII EXPECTED BENEFIIS: The project would foster improved access and also the quality of education at the secondary leveL An upgraded physical environment and the ready availability of libraries and science laboratories would help to enhance both learning and teaching activities. With the expected recovery of the economy, demand for more and better trained high school graduates (including those from the vocational and technical institutes) would increase. Ilmely response and better anticipation of this need would be essential to buttress the aggregate supply response. DC CURRENT STATUS: A project proposal was drafted in June 1990, descnbing the approximate scope of the proposed project. Additional preparation study is needed to detail the exact content of the proposed project. XW COSTS AND AVAILABILY OF FUNDS: (in USS mfllion) A. Loal and Forein Costs Preliminary Estimates L=m local Foreign Total Civil Works 1.0 15.0 16.0 Staff/Consultant Costs 0.9 1.8 2.7 Equipment 5.0 5.0 Eng!ineering and Administration 0.7 1.0 1.7 Fmancing Costs 03 1.0 13 Contingencies Q1 _^ 3.0 Total 29. 27 B. Source of Funds Yea OwnQ Extemal Financing a 1994 0.5 1.7 2.2 1995 0.5 4.0 4.5 1996 0.5 &0 8.5 1997 0.5 &80 8 1998otal 6.0 Total 29. Z7 -37 - SECrOR: HEALTH L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECI: Health Cane m * District Hospitals IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministly of Health EIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1995 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 20.0 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 20.0 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: While the main hospital in Georgetown is being renovated (works are expected to take several years to complete), the supporting six Regional and sixteen District Hospitals, forming a system of national health care services, still require strengthening. Specifically, the project proposes the following. a) Strengthening of the hospital administration personnel functions and provision of a reliable management information system for decision making; b) Upgrading and rehabilitation of hospital buildings and facilities, thereby, providing quality and lower cost testings The provision of local testings would significantly reduce the time lost and cost of transportation for patients having to travel to the Georgetown Hospital for examinations and follow-up care; c) Provision of necessary hospital equipment (eg. X-ray, sterilization, anesthesiology machines, and so on) and design of a maintenance program to ensure their continuing uses; d) Trining programs to maintan a sufficient availability of key hospital personnel, eg. administrators, nurses, technicians, and other medical staff; e) Elaboration of a program to ensure an adequate supply of drugs, medicine and other provisions needed by the targeted hospitals; and f) Facilities such as water and electric power supply, where appropriate. VIIL BENEFITS: The proposed project supports improved access and better distribution of quality service to health care consumers, especially those in the rural areas. It would cushion and/or revert the downward trends in health care services. The beneficiaries would be mostly low-income and poor faiis -389 IX CURRENT STATUS: 'Me Ministiy of Health has recently requested the Regional and District Hospitals to report on the physical condition of their facilities. For the next step, a project proposal will be prepared to fully deacrbe the swope of the project. No feasibility study has been commissioned. X COSIS AND AVAILABILlTY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Local and Foreign Costs -Pr imnary E3stimates 1Lte Lod Foreig Total Civil Works 4.0 4.0 Equipment - 5.0 5.0 Drug and medical supplies 4.0 4.0 Engineering and Administration 3.0 3.0 Interests during Construction 1.0 1.0 CDntingencies 3.0 3.0 Total 2.0 20.0 B. Source of Funds QME -Own Ptesources Exteral Fmancine Total 1995 3.0 3.0 1996 6.0 6.0 1997 7.0 7.0 1998 A 4.0 Total ; au -39- Energy and Power -40- *SECrOR: ENNERGYQ(LR) L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Powr Plant RehabiUtation Project II EXECUTING AGENCY: Guyana Electricity Corporation (GEC) 111. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 17.3 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 15.5 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IDB VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: Rehabilitation program of the power station at Kingston, Garden-of-Eden and Canefield, financed by MDB, feil tl years behind schedule. Ihe original IDB loan--about US$13.8 million-, granted for the rehabilitation of these plants, will be supplemented now by about US$15.5 million, since the prices have escalated and repairs have been more than expected. The first unit of Garden-of-Eden-5.7 MW nameplate and 4 MW dependable capacity-was repaired in 1989, while a second unit was completed in 1990 and the third unit is almost ready to back in operation. At the Canefield Power Station-two 5.7 MW diesel units derated to 4.5 MW-the first unit has been repaired and the second unit should be rehabilitated before end of year. Kingston plant.-three steam units of 10 MW capacityshould be repaired through 1992. VS1 EXPECTED BENEFITS: Plant rehabilitation has not been a good investment in this case owing to age of plants and delay In works. An increase of less than 30 MW of dependable capacity will cost about US$28 million, and outage cost during repair periods have been enormous. Moreover, because of lack of reliability and low efficiency in repaired plants, the current generation least-cost-epansion-plan (LCEP) recommends retirement of ali rehabilitated unit before 1998. In spite of this shortcoming, the project will help increase the supply of electricity and reduce blackouts. IX CURRENT STATUS: Additional loan of about US$15.5 million is being considered by the IDB to finance the completion of the rehabilitation program for power plants, mainly Kingston power station. No other altematives to increase power capacity in short term exist, thus if supplementary MDB loan is not approved, a new source for funds would need to be found. -41- x COSTS AND AVAILABILTY OF FUNDS: (in US$ million) A. Local and Foreign Costs 1wm Ereign ot Civil Works 1.26 1.17 2.43 Equipment 0.14 10.53 10.67 Engineering and Administration 0.14 1.17 1.31 Contingencies (10%) 0.15 1.29 1.44 Escalation (5% per annum) 0.08 0.71 0.79 Interest During Construction 0.07 0.62 P7 Total .51731 B. Source of Funds Year Own Resources EeTmalEw otal 1992 0.46 3.86 4.33 1993 1.39 1. I__ Total 1.85 15.46 17.31 xi OTHER: Besides the commissioning of the 5.7 MW generating unit donated by the Japanese Government for the Garden-of-Eden power plant, two used but completely overhauled 10 MW combustion turbines are being installed under the Brazilian technical cooperation agreement (by means of Eletronorte company). GEC will return the turbines after two years, though this period could be extended. - 42- SEC`OR:. ENERGY (POE) L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Low-Speed-DIesel Plant (1x20 MW) IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Guyana Electricity Corporation IIm DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 43.0 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 37.0 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The forecast peak demand by the year 2000 for the Demerara/Berbice Interconnected System (DBIS) is expected to be 74 MW. To meet this demand with a reasonable reliability, the least-cost- expansion-plan (LCEP) requires the installation of some 80 MW of low-speed-diesel, for base load, and 52 MW of pealing combustion turbine units. These new generating capacity will substitute all existing thermal plants The project presented here corresponds to the first out of 4 low-speed- diesel units, 20 MW each, burning heavy-fuel-oiL The unit should be operating DBIS by 1994-end, thus it must be ordered by late 1991. Forthcoming revisions of the LCEP should not move this date, since it is the first new unit and the results of ongoing rehabilitations are unknown. VIIL EXPECTED BENEFITS: The proposed project is the next sequence in rehabilitation of the sector. Existing electricity tariff is about US$100/MWh (G$4.44 as 1990 average rate). In financial terms and with this tarff the LCEP is not feasible. With a consumer surplus of 1509%o of average tariff the EIRR is just 12.5%. LCEP should be reviewed to reduce its cost (implicit reliability and reserve margin are high). A tariff policy also should be defined to meet marginal capital and operation costs. IX. CURRENT STATUS: By late 1991 reviewed LCEP should be approved and terms of reference for bidding defined. Calls for bidding and supplier contract should be ready by January 1992, since manufacturing of major eqwpment must be initiated on or about June 1992. -43- X COSTs AND AVAILABILlTY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Local and Foreig Costs 1m Lod Forei Total Civil Works 3.62 2.59 6.21 Equipment 0.40 23.31 23.71 Engineering and Administration 0.20 1.30 1.50 Contingencies (10% and 5%) 0.42 1.36 1.78 Psalation (5% per annum) 0.78 4.77 5.55 Interest During Constrction m 3.67 426 Toual O 36.99 3.01 B Source of Funds Year Own Resources External Financing Total 1993 0.66 4.07 4.73 1994 3.67 22.56 26.24 1995 1.69 10.36 12.04 Total 369 43.0 XL OTHER.' Values are based on the draft report of the consultants retained to prepare the least-cost- expaDsion-plan (LCEP) and should be considered preliminary. Firm values will be available after the LCEP revision, but no great modifications are expected. -44- SECrOR: EE R) L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Transmission Project IL EXECUING AGENCY: Guyana Electricity Corporation IlL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 73 milion V. EXTERNAL FINANCINC, SOUGHT: US$ 6.9 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VII. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECTr: The least-cost-pansion-plan (LCEP) includes some of the most important reinforcements needed by the transmission system in the short term. Additions and modifications are ba on the generation plan proposed by the foreign consultants (Annex D). Recommended network configuration is related to the thermal plan locations: low-speed-diesel units installed at Garden-of- Eden and combustion-turbines instatled at Kingstone. The transmission project includes construction of 69 KV lines and transformer substations. Investments for studies and works for international or some isolated system interconnectdons are not included. In case LCEP is revised the optimal transmission plan could also change. Nevertheless, if plants location is not modified, it is expected that some of the dates could change for some transmission elements. VIIL EXPECTED BENEFITS: Existing electricity tariff is about USS100/MWh (G$4.44 as 1990 average rate). In financial terms and with this tariff the LCEP is not feasible. With a consumer surplus of 150% of average tariff the EIRR is just 12.5%. LCEP should be reviewed to reduce its cost (implicit reliability and reserve margin are high). A tariff policy should be also defined to meet marginal capital and operation costs. Transmission reinforcement benefits are linked to LCEP benefits, and given present line conditions as well as forecast demand, they would be substantial. IX CURRENT STATUS: A consulting engineering firm needs to be hired as soon as possible to prepare designs, specifications and terms of reference for works. The same firm, or another one, should be selected to supervise the supplier and constructor contracts, and to help GEC coordinate the overall program. Since the major reinforcements are scheduled for 1994-end, final designs should be ready before the beginning of 1993. -45 - x COSIS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Local and Foreign Costs Item Locl Foreign Total Civil Works 0.26 050 0.76 Equipment 0.03 4.50 4.53 Engineering and Administration 0.01 0.25 0.26 Contingencies (10% and 5%) 0.03 0.26 0.29 Escalation (5% per annum) 0.07 1.10 1.17 Interest During Construction 0.02 0.26 0.28 Total 0.42 6.88 7.30 B. Source of Funds Year Own Resources Extemal mncicng Total 1993 0.03 0.46 0.49 1994 0.05 0.83 0.88 1995 0.02 0.27 0.28 1996 0.23 3.75 3.98 1997 0.10 1.57 1.66 Total 0.42 6.88 7.30 XL OTHER. Values are based on the draft report prepared by the consultants (July 1990) and should be considered as preliminary. Firm values wil be available after LCEP revision, but no great mcdifications are expected. -46- SECTOR.: ENERGY (PO- ) L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: Cou to ubine Plant (2x13 MW) IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Guya Electricity Corporation IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESIVI,fATED COST: USS 24.6 milion V. EXTIERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 24.1 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The forecast peak demand by the year 2000 for the DemeraralBerbice Interconnected System (DBIS) is expected to be 74 MW. To meet this demand with a reasonable reliability, the least-cost- expansion-plan (LCEP) requires the installation of some 80 MW of low-speed-diesel, for base load, and 52 MW of peaking combustion turbine units. The new generating capacity will substitute all eisting thermal plants. The project presented here corresponds to the first two of 4 internal- combustion-turbine units of 13 MW each, burning diesel-oiL. These units should be operating in DBIS by 1994-end, thus they would need to be commissioned before January 1993. Forthcoming provisions of the LCEP could postpone this date, since the system has some reserve marguL Vim EXPECTED BENEFIS: Eidsting electricity tariff is about USS100/MWh (GS4.44 as 1990 average rate). In financial terms and with this tariff the LCEP is not feasible. With a consumer surplus of 150% of average tariff the EIRR is just 12.5%. LCEP should be reviewed to reduce its cost (Implicit reliability and reserve margin are high). A tariff policy should be also defined to meet marginal capital and operation costs. IX CURRENT STATUS: By late 1991 reviewed LCEP should be approved and terms of reference for bidding defined. Calls for bidding and supplier contract should be ready by middle of 1992, since manufacturing of major equipment must be initiated about January 1993. .47. x COSIS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS milion) A. Local and Foreg Costs ILtm Loca Foreign Total Civi Works 031 1.72 2.03 Equipment 0.03 15.48 15.51 Engineering and Administration 002 0.86 0.88 Contingncies (1f0 and 5%) 0.04 0.90 0.94 Escalation (5% per annum) 0.08 3.79 3.87 Interest During Construction 0.03 1.39 1.42 Total 0.50 24.64 B. Source of Funds Year OwnRMurces External Fnancing lotal 1994 0.13 6.28 6.41 1995 0.37 17.87 18.24 Total 0.50 24.14 24.64 XL OTHER: Values are based on the draft report prepared by the consultants (July 1990) and should be considered preliminary. Firm values will be available after LCEP revision, but except for commissioning dates, no great modifications are expected. -48- SECIrOR: ENERGY (POYER_ L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJEC`r: Distribution Project IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Guyana Electricity Corporation UL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1995 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 29.4 milion V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: US$ 26.5 mflion VI. POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: The LCEP includes some of the most important reinforcements needed by distribution systems in the short term. Additions and modifications are based on the Master Plan prepared by the specialized consulting firm. Recommended network configuration is related to a demand forecast compatible with the one used by LCEP power study. Project includes construction of subtransmission lines (34 kv and lower), primary and secondary distribution grids. It also includes construction of distribution substations in the area. VIIL EXPECITED BENEFIS: Eiisting electricity tariff is about US$1001MWh (G$4.44 as 1990 average rate). In financial terts and with this tariff the LCEP is not feasible. With a consumer surplus of 150l of average tariff the EIRR is just 12.5%. LCEP should be revewed to reduce its cost (impicit reliability and reserve margin are high). A tariff policy should also be defined to meet marginal capital and operation costs. Distribution expansions have benefits linked to those of the LCEP. IX. CURRENT STATUS: A consulting engineering firm must be hired as soon as possible to prepare designs, specifications and terms of reference for works. The same firm, or another one, should be selected to supervise supplier and constuctor contracts, and to help GEC coordinate the overall program. Generating plant rehabilitations are expected to be finished about the end of 1999, thus improvement of distnbution system must start as soon as possible. - 49 - x COSIS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in US$ million) A Local and Foreign Costs Item Llmi Foreign Total CivilWorks 2.01 1.96 3.97 Equipment 0.22 17.67 17.89 Engineering and Administration 0.11 0.98 1.09 Contingencies (10% and 5%) 0.23 1.03 1.26 Escalation (5% per annum) 0.21 3.85 4.07 Interest During Construction Qll 1.02 1.13 Total 2.90 26.51 29.42 B. Source of Funds Year Own Resources External Fmancini Total 1995 0.78 7.34 8.13 1996 0.27 2.94 3.21 1997 0.72 5.78 6.50 1998 0.46 4.80 5.25 1999 Q,67 16.32 Total a 2651 29A XL OTHER The cost data is derived from the Master Plan Distnbution Study and was considered valid for the LCEP. No revisions on this distrbution plan will be nesessary in the next yeamio -50- General Services -51 - SECTOR: SLERVIC I. NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Reequlpment of the Police Force IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) m. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 3.0 mfllion V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: US$ 2.4 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unkown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The deteriorating economic conditions and the ongoing austerity have placed a major constraint in the ability of the police force to discharge its functions effectively. Ihe police lacks basic transport equipment; there is no vehicle to patrol the city of Georgetown and the movement of persons held in custody has to be done by the hiring of private tiansport since there are no prison vans. River transport is deficient by the absence of needed outboard engines. The police cannot enforce traffic regulations because it does not have basic equipment. Fmally, radio communications are being hampered by the antiquated facilities and equipment; malfunctioning of the radio equipment is a common occurance preventing regular contact among enforcement authorities in the different regions of the country. The proposed project would help meet the urgent needs of Guyana's Police Force in terms of essential transport and other equipment to increase its effectiveness. The project would also foster the preparation of a five-year plan to modernize the National Police (facilities, equipment and manpower) in line with the expected recuperation of the economy. VIL EXPECTED BENEFIS: The project would faciitate the work and increase the effectiveness of police enforcement. It would help reduce the crime rate which, unfortunately because of the precarious economic conditions in the country, has been on the rise. It would help strengthen border patrol, particularly control of niverine and estuarine crime. (This part of the project would benefit fiscal revenues since it would assist to discourage contraband.) The project would also support institution building with the preparation of a modernization plan for the National Police. IX CURRENT STATUS: A list of the urgently needed equipment has been prepared by MHA, including individual specifications. The drafting of the five-year modernization plan has not yet been started and would be included under the proposed project. Terms of reference for the design of the plan would need to be defined. - 52- x COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in US$ million) A. Local and Foreign Costs l= Lcal Foreign Tt Civil Works 0.5 0.5 Land trasport - 0.9 0.9 Water transport 0.6 0.6 Commuications and other eqwpment - 0.5 0.5 Consultant services 0.1 0.4 Q Total 0.6 4 0 B. Source of Funds Year Own Resources External Fnancing, Total 1992 0.4 1.6 2.0 1993 0.2 Q8 .0 Total 0.6 2 40 - 53 - SECrOR: .(EERAL SERVIC L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: Upgading and ModernizatDon of Fire Fighing Equipment and Techniques IL EECUTING AGENCY: Ministuy of Home Affairs IU DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESIMWATED COST: USS 6.0 million V. EXrERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 4.9 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: Financial constraints which have prevented the replacement of very old, unservisable fire tenders, forced the de-activation of two key fire stations and the fire boat brigade. The remaining fleet of fire fighting equipment is very inadequate. Communication equipment is virtually non- existent and there is an acute shortage of protective uniforms and implements (e.g., long boots, helmets, gloves, axns, proimity sets, jerseys and pouches). The low water pressure which affects most of the housing conglomerations is compounding the problem as the Fure Service lacks water carers. It should also be noted that about 90% of the buildings in Guyana are wooden structures which are highly suceptible to fire. The proposed project would consist of the following: a) Acquisition of fire fighting equipment for seven fire stations and the boat fire brigade; b) Procurement of communications equipment to enable contact among the fire fighting units; c) Refurbishing of the fire fSghting stations, including maintenance and repair sLops; d) Purchase of necessary protective gear and fire fighting implements; e) Improvement of local training facilities to upgrade the skills of firefighters; and f) With the support of external experts, design appropriate training programs, including senior officers in advanced techniques. vmIL EXPECIED BENEFIIS: The project would help restore fire fighting capabilities in Guyana and encourage insurance companies to resume coverage of buildings and personal property at a reasonable cost (insurance premiums have reached very high levels because of the poor situation of the Fire Service). An effcient Fere Service would save lives and minimize financial/economic losses. -54- IS. CURRENT STATUS: Mh Fe S ie has prpared a lst of the equipment needs and the required trainig. Aditional preparation work i considered neceusary to determine more specificaily the facilities to be rehabilitated, location and required equipment. Also, trang programs would need to be made more prci K COSTS AND AVALABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) 13stIMat Fmancial Rcauiromen Yca Own Reso-urces Extemnal FmancingToa 1993 0.4 22 2.6 1994 0.4 1.8 2.2 1995 03 0.9 1 Total LM 4.9 6.0 -55 SECrOR: QdMLBYI L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Rehabilttion of the Nationl Hydrological and Metorologicl Networks IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communication and Works - Hydrometeorolocal Sevce (HS) m. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 5.6 millon V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 5.2 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECI: Adverse weather in Guyana exerts enormous influence on all productive activities such as agiculture, mining, fishing, forestry, transport, etc. The country is regularly exposed to subtle forms of natural disasters that manifest themselves es torrential rains, floods and droughts. These excesses have called upon projects intended to minimize the impact of such phenomena. Unfortunately, because of inadequate hydrometeorological data some project have been overdesigned, while others the opposite. A network of meteorological and hydrological stations was established over the years and a weather forecasting office, equipped with a weather radar and APT instruments, was installed at the rimehri Airport. Since 1979, because the scarcity of domestic and foreign financial resources, no upgading of the facflities has been carried out. This combined with the lack of maintenance has caused HS's faciities to deteriorte. Emigration of technical personnel has been a compounding problem. To address HS's needs, the proposed project includes the following: a) Refurbishing of HS's existing facilities; b) Procurement of ordinary hydrological and agro climat-synoptic equipment, ground water hydrological measuring equipment and a drilling rig; c) Communication and landhwater transport; d) Purchase of a new weather radar (C-Band type); e) Acquisition of two miro-computers, peripherals and software; f) Procurement of one satellite receiving system, one automatic picture transmission/satellite image processor, as well as other related measuring instruments; and g) Specialized training both at home and abroad to upgrade the skills of HS staff. -56- VIL EXPECID BENEFITS: lTe proposed project would help strengthen the organization responsible for developing a sound hydrometeorological database to be use in planning, design and construction outdoor weather sensitive actvities. This would help evaluate more intensively the climate and water resources of Guyana as well as to estimate their impact on economic activity. The project, therefore, would contribute to better decision-making, while, by more reliable selection of choices, to improve resource allocation, productivity, output and safety. IX CURRENTSTATUS: A preliminary project proposal, containing detailed specifications, has been prepared by HS. Additional review to determine least-cost options and to define the exact scope of the proposed project is needed. XC COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS mfllion) A. Local and F borgn Costs Ite La Foreign Total civil Works 03 0.2 0.5 Equipment (satellite, radar and WAFS) 2.8 2.8 Instruments and Computers 1.2 1.2 Communications and Transport 0.4 0.4 Consulting Servces 03 03 Training A 0.4 0.4 Total 0.4 5.2 5.6 B. Source of Funds Year Own Resources Extemal Fmancin Total 1994 0.2 2.1 2.3 1995 0.1 1.8 1.9 1996 DI 1,_3 1.4 Total DA 52 5.6 -57- Industry, Mining and Finance - 58 - SECrOR: INDUSTRY. MINING AM FINANCE L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECI: Bauxdite Rehabilitation I II EXECUTING AGENCY: Cuymine and Partners (Enclave Project) im DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 115.0 million V. EXIERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: US$ 95.0 milion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: World Bank, European Investment Bank, MDB and Othes VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: During the period January-July 1990 a joint Govemment-ALCAN team carried out a detailed analysis of the Linden operation and defined a four year investment program aimed at rehabilitating the Linden facilities. The project objectives would be to improve the reliability and efficiency of the miing operation; increase production of refractory grade bauxite at the linden Facilities from the expected low level of 280,000 tons in 1990 to the historically high levels of 400-500,000 tons and reduce production oost on refractory grade bauxte by about 20% from prevailing levels. The main components of the program consist of the following: (i) rehabilitation and acquisition of mining, prooessing and transport equipment; (ii) development of new mines; and (iii) a substantial technical assistance effort to reinforce skill gaps. lhe program also contemplates the creation of a new corporation to run the Linden facilities, financial restructuring and labor rationalization measures. VIIL EXPEC BENEFfiS: The project seeks to arrest and revert declining productaun of Guyana's main bauxte export commodity and allow Guymine's Linden operation to return to an operational financial surplus early in the implementation of the rehabilitation program. It would restore bauxite exports as a substantial net contrbutor to Guyana's balance of payment. Furthermore, the bauxite industry would become again an important generator of fiscal revenues through the payment of import duties and income taxes starting in 1993. -59- DC CURRENT STATUS: The Governent i soeking a manapment oontrat arrangement with intertional mining concerm for a 12 month period to rtalie the linden facilitie and prepare them for divsitum A five-year oprational plan (1991-95) is beig completed X COSIS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS miin) A. L ad Frego 's 11@m LQAI Fopgin Total Machinery and Equipment Stipping Equipment - 27.5 27.5 Mining Equipment - 5.6 5.6 Railw Equipment 3.0 3.0 Baunte Plant - 13.0 13.0 Miscellaneous (steam plant, shops, Laboratoly & Pumps) - 10.5 10.5 Mining Deelopment - 30.0 30.0 Technical Assistance - 160 16.0 Continencies 9A 9.4 Total 115.0 B. Source of Funds Eternal FDacing and Year Own Resources Cpital Contributions Total 1993 5.0 30.0 35.0 1994 7.5 35.0 42.5 1995 7.5 37.5 Total 95.0 115.0 -60 - SECIOR: INDUSTRY. GMNIG AND FINANCE L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Institutional and Environmental Strengtmeing of the Guyana Minn Sector IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GaMC) I11 DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 3.2 milion V. EXTlRNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 3.0 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPIION OF THE PROJECI: The purpose of the project is to provide assistance to Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) and strengthen its capabilities to support private sector exploration and mining activities, including environmental protection in the mining sector. The project consists of the following components: A. Geological Mapping. Data Base Analysis and Evaluation for Diamond Resources (i) preparation of twenty-three up-to-date geological maps for Guyana at a scale of 1: 200,000 (24 man months assistance); (ii) preparation of geological data and computer processing to provide a comprehensive geochemical and geophysical data base and analysis of available geological information (12 man months plus US$50,000 for software); (iii) exploration and evaluation of Guyana's diamond potential including fieldwork by specialized consultants (24 man months). These tasks would contnbute to strengthening the geological data available to potential investors (especially foreign mining companies) and small-scale miners thereby supporting increased exploration efforts (which could lead to new mining investments). B. Mining and Processing ImRrovements for SmallScale Miners (i) introduction of more efficient processing equipment such as jigs and centrifugal-type equipment to replace sluices which are widely used at present (18 man months local consultants); (ii) redesign and improvement of dredges to permit greater use of jigs instead of sluices (6 man months of local consultants); (iii) laboratory testing and design and development of pilot plant to improve gold beneficiation and processing by small-scale miners (12 man months assistance plus US$100,000 for equipment). -61 - The above tasks would help small-scale miners to achieve improved gold recoeries (from 40% at present to possibly 80% and higher in future), greater operational efficiency, lower operating costs and increased processing of tailing. Ihey would also provide important improvements regarding harmful environmental aspect of small-scale mining. C onmental Protemion Measures (i) in-depth review of environmental impact of present mining and quarrying activities and identification of measures to strengthen environmental protection including future reclamation of mining areas when they are mined out and measures to address special problems associated with areas of particular cultural or heritage importance and/or with tribal populations (18 man months); (ii) preparation of regulations needed to implement environmental aspects of new, draft mining law (which is expected to be enacted in the near future) including establishment of specific environmental performance standards and reporting requirements for the mining sector (18 man months). These actions would provide a sound basis for putting in place effective measures to improve environmental protection in the mining sector which has tended to receive inadequate attention in recent years. D. Regiulatory and Negotiation Capabilities. GGMC is being called upon to negotiate agreements for new mine investments and to expand its regulatory activities (including environmental protection) as new mines aue developed. Three seconded staff (or externally financed consultants) are needed for a period of two years to assist GGMC to develop internal capabilities to review feasibility reports and negotiate agreements and to strengthen GGMC's existing regulatory and monitoring capabilities including, importantly, environmental aspects (72 man months). EL Training. The design of each of the above tasks should include specific trining equipments for GGMC staff and other government officials as appropriate. In addition, there is a need to review, strengthen and expand the mining program at the University of Guyana (12 man months). VIIL EXPECI1D BENEFITS: The proposed project should result in increased private sector exploration and mining development leading to higher employment, tax payments and foreign exchange earnings, and should also result in more satisfactory environmental conditions in the mining sector. K CURRENT STATUS: CGMC has prepared detailed scope of work for three of the above components ( namely A (i), A (iii) and B (iii) ) but further work is needed to prepare terms of reference for the other components. GCMC has approachlrd some donors to consider financing some of the tasks above but results are uncertain. The project design would require modifying if any such financing is confirmed. I 62 - X COSIS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) Local consultants (fees & expenses) 2 - 0.2 Foreign consultants (fees & expenses) - 2.7 2.7 Equipment, including computes and software 03 Total Q;3.0 l B. Source of Funds YSK Own QELqp Exterima Fin e 1993 0.1 2o 2.1 1994 PA1 LQ- Li Total 0.2- 2 -63 - SECTOR: INDUSTRY. MMNING AND FINANCE L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Private Sector Development (including Fmancial System Development) IL EXECUTING AGENCY: 1. Credt Component: Apex Organization to be identified which would rediscount productive sector credit provided by first-tier commercial and development banks. 2. Technical Assistance (TgA Comonent: Ihe Govermnent would implement a TA component consisting of. (a) assistance to exporters in identifying export markets, and developing export-oriented production; (b) more general industrial extension service to arrange for advice/assistance in reorienting production, improving productivity and engaging in new markets; (c) assistance for the restructuring of the fimancial system to enable efficient channeling of productive sector credit, including institutional strengthening of banks themselves and bank supervision. IlL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 45.0 mIlion V. EXITERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 40.0 mllion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IBRD/IDA, other bilateral and multilateral agencies VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The project will finance critical imported inputs (both investment goods and working capital) required by enterprises for production and investment as well as related TA. VIIL EXPECT1ED BENEFITS: Following the major efforts being made by the government at the macro-level to liberalize the economy and to reduce public sector involvement in productive activities, the private sector is the likely engine of growth and economic recovery. The project would be aimed at facilitating the supply response from the productive sector by assisting enterpises in the manufacturing, tourism, -64- agroindustry, mining and related semvice sectors in enhancing their production and productivity. It woud enable Guyana to set a stage for its economic recovery and growth over the remnaising part of thi decade IX CURRENT STATUS: A preiHminay survey of productive sector status and needs as well as of the financial system has been completed. A more detailed assessment of the specfic credit and technical needs as weil as the capabilities of the executing institutions is required. X )COSTS AND AVAILABILlTY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Summa-y of Project Cost IXM Local Foreign Taw Investment Credit 3.0 35.0 38.0 Technical Assistance 2 5.0 7.0 Total 5.0 40 45.0 B. Disbursement Schedule (assuming four-year execution). Yer Own Resoures External Fancin Total 1994 1.0 10.0 11.0 199" 1.5 10.5 12.0 1996 1.5 11.0 12.5 1997 LQ 8 S Total 5.0 40.0 45.0 -65 - Transport - 66 - SECOR: Transportation L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECI: Demerara Floating Bridge Rehabilitation IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works III DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 9.0 mflion V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 84 milion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: EEC and Multilateral sources (to be identified) VII DESCRIMON OF THE PROJECTI: The pontoon bridge at Demerara, connects the two banks of the river and is one mfle long. It allows the crossing of some 1,300 vehicles a day, consisting of trucks, buses, tractors and cars, and supports a large movement of passenger traffic. It is supplemented by a ferry and small boat operators that transport mainly people. The bridge, opened in 1978, has taken away significant raffic from the two competing sources and plays a pivotal role in the agricultural development of the western part, where most of the ground provisions originate. From lack of maintenance the bridge has been deteriorating, with sections coming lose and sining from rust punctures on the pontoon. Recently, the bridge has been seven weeks out of service, thus causing significant inconveniences to the population and large economic costs (spoilage because of lack of alternative transport). Toil charges have not been sufficient to finance its upkeep but more detrimental has been the insufficient capacity in the Government's shipyards. The proposed project would complement EEC efforts to finance emergency works and would consist of the following: a) identification of the key physical problems requiring reconstruction/refurbishing, b) an accelerated program of pontoon rebuilding with the aim of removing existing limitations in fabrication, while establishing minimum annual levels (pontoon replacement) which are compatible with the soundness of the bridge; c) improvement of anchoring and mooring, d) design of a continuous program of bridge maintenance which will ensure reliable crossing and the appropriate maintenance organization; e) strengthening of bridge administration and instituting toll charges to cover O&M costs; and f) execution of the bridge rehabilitation program. .67- Vi EXPECrED BENEFITS: Tle bddge rehabilitation program and associated improvements would reduce traffic interruptions and delays It would also yield vebicle: operating cost savings and lower transportation costs to producn, while encouraging increased agricultural productivity and production, including the eUmination of associated produce spoilage. Ix CURRENT STATUS: EEC consultants are reviewing the bridge situation and will suggest courses of action. A major impediment found is the insufficient capacity in Guyana to build/repair pontoons (maximum 30 per year compared with about a 1,000 that are installed on the bridge). x COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Local and Foreign Costs Item Local Foreign Total Civl Works 2.4 4.9 73 Equipment 0.9 0.9 Engineering and Consultant Services Q2 0.6 0.8 Total 2 6 6.4 ^0 B. oue of Funds Year Own R Extemnl mancine 1 1992 0.1 12 13 1993 0.3 4.2 4.5 1994 0.2 30 3.2 Total 0.6 &4 2.0 -68- SECTOR: TRAORTI L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: Rehabiltadon of the Georgetown - Soesdyke Road IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works m. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIATED COST: USS 10.7 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 103 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IDB/IBRD co-financing VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: This 18.9 mile stretch of the main road from Georgetown to the south has the highest traffic volume in the countiy. It connects Georgetown with the bawdte facilities at Linden. The proposed works include resurfacing the entire 18.9 miles of the road, reconstruction of the road shoulders back to 6 feet on each side and minor improvements of alignment along the road. Owing to the high traffic on the section from Georgetown to Diamond (13,000 vehicles per day at the Georgetown end and 7,000 at the Diamond end), about 5.7 mfles, that section will be constructed to four lanes. VIIL EXPECTED BENEFlTS: The road serves many densely populated villages close to Georgetown, provides access to sugar cane estates and cash crop farms and links the city witti the Timehri International Airport and the bauwte facilities at Linden. The road rehabilitation and improvement works would: reduce traffic delays on the section between Georgetown and Diamond, yield vehicle operating costs savings on the entire road and reduce road accidents. Based on preliminary estimates of current and projected traffic and vehicle operating costs savings, the proposed works would yield an economic rate of return of about 30%. IDL CURRENT STATUS: Detailed engineering, carried out by foreign consultants in 1970, would need to be updated. Only a limited feasibility study should be undertaken to incorporate more refined project cost estimates and traffic projections. New bidding documents will have to be prepared. IDB is dbiussing a proposed technical cooperation grant with the Government for inter alia prioritizing the roads to be rehabilitated in the national network and carrying out detailed engineering studies of the selected high priority roads. Since the proposed road project is clearly one of the highest priority and in order to save time, the detailed engineering studies for the road should be carried out without waiting for the overall prioritizing of the road network. -69- X. COST AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (USS Molions) lno Total Foreign Local Zxpected Foreign 22ftsaCoa £ot I M UpdstSag "s1ibility 0.02 0.02 * 0.02 Studies RaSinserLng and 0.$7 0.S7 . 0.87 Supervision Civil works 7A2W Subtotal S.18 5.77 2.41 7.89 ContSgacties (30X) -.L7Z Li 2 .2.3Z Total Coats ILU , 3i 1X2 SOURCE OF FUDS ND DISBUDSZtENT: (Us$ MI.LION) ,1922 1993 1221 Toa£ 1DS 1.00 2.13 2.00 5.13 48 IBI-D 1.00 2.13 2.00 5.13 48 coo gLi LAU L20 0.39 .4 Total 4.0 9; Q 10.65 lQO -70- SECTOR: ThNSQBI L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: Rehabiltaion of the Tlmebri Intematonal Abport IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 9.0 milion V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS &1 milion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unkmown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: lhe Timehri Airport, located 25 miles south of Georgetown, is the only international airport in the country. The filities and equipment have deteriorated over the past because of financial resource constraints. The entire roof of terminal buildig has to be replaced and improvements to the Arrival and Departure Lobbies are long overdue. Navigational aids, cash/firelresce, security and other equipment are inadequate; existing equipment is also old and unreliable. ITere is no fencing around the airport area and cargo faclities are non-estent. The present deficiencies can lead to major accidents, resulting in loss of lives and property. The Govermment is seeking rapid improvement in international air-transport services and, therefore, has been in discussion with prospective foreign operators. To take over the Timehri Airport, the operators are requesting the basic rehabilitation of its facilities. The proposed project would address urgent needs to make the Timehri Airport fully operational and, in this way, increased the interest of private operators to run it. The main components of the proposed project are as follows: a) The procurement of telecomsJNAVAIDS/ATS, crash/fire/rescue, repair to the runway lights, airport security, operations and maintenance equipment; b) Until a new terminal is economically justified, the repair and upgrading of the existing building; c) The provision of additional pad on international and domestic aprons, and shoulders to taxways; d) The complete fencing of the aerodrome and the rehabilitation of the localizer antenna and masts; and e) The construction of a cargo bond and associated facilities. - 71 - VIIm EXPECTE BENEFIIS: The proposed project would support the Government's effects to improve the operations of the publc sector by increasing the participation of the private sector in productive activities. It would help bring the Immchri Airport to acceptable international standards It would also provide safety and savings in the form of lower aircaft operatig costs, which i expected to result in lower cargo and passanger air fares In addition, the project would directly support Guyana's export drive, by permitting safe cargo airlift capabilities. IXD CURRENT STATUS: MCW has prepared a detailed list of the needed equipment and a thorough description of the rehabilitationflmprovement works to the terminal and other facilities. Additional study of the altematives, including detailed engineering, may be required. X. COSTS AND AVAILABILlTY OF FUNDS: (in USS mfllion) A. Ial and Foreign Costs Item Local Foreign Total Civil Works 0.9 5.2 6.1 TelwnomsINAVAIDS/ATS - 1.0 1.0 Crash/fire/rescue equipment - 0.8 0.8 Airport security 03 03 Aircraft Operation & Maintenance Equipment - 0.6 0.6 Engineering/study Q2 2 Total 8.91 9.0 B. Source of Funds Year Own Resources xteral Fmancing Total 1992 0.5 4.8 5.3 1993 0.4 3.3 1.2 Total 0.9 22 9 0 -72- SECrOR: TRANRT L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Demer River Naviftion IL EXECUTING AGENCY: River Authority to be set up (within the Transport and Harbor Department) m. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 3.0 million V. EZERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: US$ 2.9 mllion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IMA and EDF Grant VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The project would includes: (a) Rehabilitation and upgrading of the Demerara river navigation system (ie marker buoys and lights) from the bawdte tminal at Linden to the estuary at Georgetown; (b) Improving the pilot service and making it reliable; (c) Upgrading hydrographic surey equipment and establishment of regular monitoring service; (d) Maintenance training and establishment of procedures; and (e) Awuxialy equipment and spares acquisition, e.g. radio communications, buoy tender. VIIL EXPECmED BENEFIIS: About one half of the annual 100 - 120 bauwte ship sailings from Linden to the topping-off station in the estuary will be able to sail on night tides rather than waiting overnight as they do today, thus saving ship-time and increasing haulage capacity. rumely information on shoaling or sedimentation rates will enable contracting of perodic dredging and maintenance of channels for larger vessels, thus reducing freight costs of bauxite and other shipments. Enabling night-sailings from Goorgetown wharves would have similar effects for other cargo imports and exports, effectively reducing freight costs. IX CURRENT STATUS: No recent and reliable hydrographic surveys are available; launches are in a state of disrepair for lack of spare parts, etc. Therefore experts should be rapidly mobilized through UNDP (should be an experienced Captain or Chief Pilot and 1 navigation maintenance expert) for 3-month study and preparation of specifications and action plan, plus 2 subsequent months by one of the above- mentioned experts for implementation. X PROJECr DISBURSEMENT (Rough Estimate) (In US$ Thmaudan) - 1 92 1_ a9 9 40OAL Leca long foul tLoa Ions. total Loal Ionip toutl UKa Foio. Total Studies is 55 70 l a . 10 0o so S 75 too 3q4e2 - . - . I,s1,500 1.00 so 1.000 1.050 50 2,500 2,30 Tratni~t To. Tr. 5 20 25 5 20 25 - - - to 40 so CmUuuaui.e AM M M LS -- M 0 o a M Total L a X " - 73 . SECMtR: IRANSPQB L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Resealing and Brkdge Stvgthenlg of Soesdyke - Linden Road IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 5.5 milion V. EXTENALFINANCING SOUGHT: USS 52 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IDB and Others (to be identified) VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The Soesdyke - linden Highway, 44 miles, part of the connection from Georgetown to linden, was built in 1969 and has rewcived very little maintenance since. The road is in fair condition but, due to almost complete lack of any maintenance, is staring to show serious pavement wear in many locations. Also, the bndges, built with wooden decks are insuffient to cary current The proposed project would provide for resurfacing of about 30% of the road and resealing of the rest in addition to replacing five wooden bridge decks with reinforced concrete deckLs vIIL EXPECrED BENEFS: The detioration of the mads wearing course is leading to rapidly increasing vehicle operating costs and consequently high transport costs. Resealing the road would postpone the need for expensive, road reconstruction and rehabilitation. The bridges strengthening would permit continued use of the road by reasonably heavy and more economic trucks. Based upon current and projected trsffc and on the estimated reduction of vehicle operation costs, the proposed road resealinglresurfacing would yield an economic rate of return of 18%. IX CURRENT STATUS: No feasibity studies nor extensive detailed engineering would be required for the road woris proposed. The MCW already has standard drawings for the bridge deck replacement proposed Biddig documents could be prepared by the MCW which has already tendered an equivalent bridge on the road. -74- x COSI8 AND AVAABILTY OF FUNDS: (in USS mmbon) kam Total Forfeig Lald Expected Foreign Civil Works for Road 230 1.51 0.79 219 Civil Works for Brdlps 1.75 1.17 0s 1.66 Supermidon and 020 0.13 0.07 0.18 AdminiStration Contingencies (30%) ON 03 Total Costs L-2.4 SOURCE OF FUNDS AND DISBURSEMENT: (USS M[LION) 1DB 0.65 130 129 3.24 59 Other exteral agenc 0.30 0.90 0M80 2.0 36 ToG taQ- La Q.13 Tota a - 75-, SECT1OR.: porta L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECI% Rdabflhton and Modit of the Fe Flet IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Transport and Harbors Depam t (MMD) M. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 17.9 million V. EXIERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 16.2 mllion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: EEC and Multilateral sources (to be identified) VIL DESCRPTION OF THE PROJECT: Split by rive with strong currents, the coast of Guyana is linked by ferry facilides which transport vehides, goods and people. The ferries are blated in the Demerara, Berbice and Essequibo (two fer services) Rir The fiet is old and poorly mantained. In 1985 a total of 437 days the fery boats were in repair, not counting idle time for other reasons. Recently, the situation has worsened. The causes of this are frequent engine failures, electrical blaikuts, unscheduled delays, malingering and absconding at stellings, inoperable turning tables and lack of essental upkeep. Ihe lst days of service and the low tariff charged have been causing THD to be in the red and to require rising subsidies from the Central GovernmenL In view of the precarious situation and the pivotal role ferrie£ play in the movement of goods/passengers, the EEC has been financing the extensive refurbishing of three of the boats. Unfortunately, after one year, only one of these has been rebuilt and at large cost overruns. Forecasts place the rehabilitation of the other two in another 18 months. To reduce transport costs and improve economic efficiency, consultants retained by the EEC have recommended the reconstructon of the feny servics, including four new vessels and all stelin. The Plan of Action for the ferries, included in the Preinvestment Section, would review these conclusions and propose least-cost alternatve The proposed project would finance the construction of new ferries and stellings, set up an efficient organation for operation and upkeep of the services, and devise appropnate cost Irecveries to attain self-financing. VIIL EXPECED BENEFITh: The deteriorated state of the ferries is resulting in large economic costs, disincnies to production and declines in hivng stadards Taking as a proxy the benefits estimated by the EECs consultants, net present value of the proposed project exceeds its useful life and tL'e internal rate of retu is well above the opportunity cost of capitaL -76 - DC CURRENT STATUS: A final design and economic study has been prepared by the EEC's consultants. Ihe proposed action plan would help update relevant information and determine if the proposals are still lestcost options. x COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Loa and Foreign Costs !/ I= _QW Foreign Total Fefries 0.5 9.1 9.6 Spares and other equipment - 1.2 12 Stellinp 4.2 1.8 6.0 Design, engineering, traiing and other support .2 9 1.1 Total 4.9 13.0 17.9 B. Sour of Funds Y Own B_esogur Exlernal Financing 1ota 1993 0.3 2.8 3.1 1994 0.5 4.9 5.4 1995 0.8 7.6 8.4 1996 X Q9 1.0 Total 7.7 . T/ Thee are based on the estimates prepaed by the EEC consultants. - 77 - SECIOR.R .ANQ2I L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: Rehablitation of the Feeder Road Network IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works III DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 102 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 9.7 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IDB/IBRD/Othens (to be identified) VIL DESCRIION OF THE PROJECT: The feeder road network in Guyana is seriously deteriorated. Having been neglected for the past the major roads are poorly constructed, poorly maintained and nearly impassable in times of heavy rainfalL The intensive agricultural development in the coastal area has been hindered by the poor condition of these roads. There are two groups of feeder roads: those connecting villages and rural areas to the main coastal highways, and those referred to as frm to market' or farm to mill" roads. Roads in the former group have vehicular traffic throughout the year while those in the latter group are heavily used during the harvesting periods to transport produce by truck and tractor drawn trailers. The proposed project is aimed at the preparation and implementation of a 5-year feeder road rehabilitation program involving. (i) The identification of the "optimum' feeder road network; the establishment of a methodology suited to local conditions for the selection and justification of feeder road rehabilitation projects; and the application of the evaluation methodology and selection of 200 miles of feeder roads for their rehabDitation over the next five years; and (ii) the execution of the road rehabilitation program VII. EXPECTED BENEFITS: The proposed feeder road rehabilitation program will remove existing bottlenecks in the transportation of the agricultural goods to the major market areas and export ports. Transportation time and costs wfll be reduced significantly. IS CURRENT STATUS: No up-to-date studies are avaflable and therefore costs supplied below are estimtates. IDB is consiering a technical cooperation for the preparation of a road rehabilitation and mafltenance progam for, intet ala conducting technical and economiz evaluation of main and feeder roads and implementing a hiwW maintenance and management project. -78 - X COSIS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) no Total Foresa local Expected Vox.1V Cot Cost* Co clu Studje and Evaluation 0.15 0.IS - 0.1s mDo.r±ng and 0.70 0.70 - 0.70 Civil works 2.0 4. 69 _.61 Subtotal 7.6S 5.54 2.31 7." Coftii53s (301) -La& La6 SA Lai Total ALLL ,S ZQ a Q SOUws OF FUNDS UD DISBUESEWWt (US$ MILLIW) 11193ii I224 ani 1997 Zeal X IDS 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.35 4.85 48 IIRD 0.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.35 4.85 48 eoC 0.10 LA0 Q--a gI& .JLI - Total I .0 a4 LO 3Jj 20.1 100 - 79- SECTOR. 12A QBI L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Rehabilitatlon of the West Coast BeDlbe Rosd IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works I3L DATE TO BE STARITED: 1993 TV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 121 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: US$ 11.5 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IlDB/IBRDfOthes (to be identified) VIL DESCRPIMON OF THE PROJECr: The project would consist of overlying the 38 miles stretch of the West Coast Berbice Road be Mahaica and Resignol with a2"asphaltic concret. The road, built in 1965 with a 20 - year design life has had little maintenance done on it. The existing road is paved with hard shoulders in built-up areas. Although the rding surface is fair in some parts, it has worn very thin a incipient failure is evident on most sections. VIIL EXPECTED BENEFITS: The road is very important for the evacuation of rie and sugar cane as wel as passenger transport fom important population centers in its area of influence. The proposed overlay wi1l help: (a) reduce operating costs and therefore lower transport costs; (b) postpone the need for otherwise inevitable high reconstruction costs; and (c) improve transport reliability. Based on the estimates of current and projected traffic and on vehicle operating costs savings, the proposed overlaying would yield an economic rate of return of about 19%. I:K CURRENT STATUS: The road is included for feasibility studies and detailed engineering under the proposed MDB - finaned technical cooperation grant for the roads sub-sector. It is exected that feasibility and engineering studies would be completed by the end of 1991 to permit the start of construction in 1992 or 1993. so-- x COMSIS AND AVAILABILIIY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) Total Foreign Lo?al h'peated Fore4p Cost* cOZ Costs vinswi FeasibLity Studies 0.10 0.10 - 0.10 Innerlns ud 0.70 0.70 - 0.70 Supasvi.o. Civi Works 5.682.808.06 Subtotal 9.28 6.48 2.80 8.86 Conti tac1e. (302) -.98 1.9f 0l84 2.66 Total Costs AL&2I 3f "64 SOURCE 0F FUNDS AD DISBURSDET: (U8$ HILLf) 1993 1994 1995 Total X lDB/Other Unidentified 2.30 4.60 4.62 11.42 96 GoG ZIA 0.22 0423 0.54 4 Total L4. 4.8?: 4.8 Lim 100 -81 - SECrOR TRANSPORT L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Rehablitatlo. of the Essequibo Road IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 21.5 million V. EXlRNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 20.5 mfllion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IDB/IBRD/Others (to be identified) VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: This road, originally constructed as a paved road, has deteriorated to a point where most of it is unsurfaced. The proposed project would reconstruct the road from Supenaam to Charity (38 miles). The works would include: removing the existing road surface and totally reconstructing the subbase, base and wearing course, relaying the existing road to remove sharp curves and rehabilitating existing bridges. VIIL EXPECTED BENEFIIS: 'he area of influence of the road contains some of the agriculturally most productive tones in the country. Traffic on the road ranges between 400 and 1,500 vehicles per day. The road reconstruction would reduce transport costs and help reinstate production which has been lost due to transport bottlenecks, provide more reliable transport for the important population centers along the road and facilitate the attempts to develop tourism in the area. Based on estimates of current and projected traffic and vehicle operating costs savings from the road reconstruction, the proposed project would yield an economic rate of return of about 25%. IX. CURRENT STATUS: Detailed engineering of this road, carried out by foreign consultants in 1970, would need to be updated, as would the feasibility studies to confirm the type of road pavement design, Le. double surface bituminous treatment or asphalt concrete. IDB is discussing a proposed technical cooperation grant with the Government which would, inter alia provide for the feasibility studies of this road. Such studies need to be commenced immediately. -82 * x COSIS AND AVAXLABYnTY OF FUNDS: ( USS milion) Total Jo"z.u local hp.cted foreg VaatbLuty Studies 0.30 0.30 0 0.30 gnlae.zng ad 1.30 1.30 - 1.30 Civil Works LBJ.A iZ 1 Subtotal 16.60 I1.7? 5.02 15.74 Coutciuaies (30) ..4a tL 41.5 _ Total Coats 20.£&6 80U 0 lIMDS AND D18 ErSI T CSS (M I JSO) 19t 1 9 9 5 -196 X IDS 2.10 4.20 4.16 10.46 49 1510 LO0 4.00 4.00 10.00 46 Total !a L& 21.4 1,0 .83- SEC`ORR 1.RN IQ L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: COutainer Freght Station and Inner Port Anen IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Appointed Body - by Shipping Association and the Transport and Harbiors Department mIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 6.0 mIlion, depending on whether land leased or V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: Private participation of about 50% possible VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unidentified; however IBRD/IDA pardcipation could be possible if cofinancing sources materialze VIL DESCRIION OF THE PROJECT: The project would include: (a) Purchase or long-term lease and progressnre paving of an area of 10 - 15 hectare within easy acces of Georgetown wharves; (b) Fencing with high security fence and lghting and construction of 5,000 sqm. shed for stuffing and splitting container cargo; (c) Offices for Customs and agents and Freight Station management; and (d) Areas to be leased subsequently to wharf operators and to serve as customs-bonded area and back-up to the congested port area. The management of the freight station would be the nucleus of a future port authority. VflL EXPECIED BENEFITS: Nearly all imported general cargo now arrves in containemse Present wharf space gets congested and port operations are serously impeded. aing containers directly out to the Freight Station would enable gains m productiity, thus releasig ships sooner and reducing handling costs. It would also delay, by several years, major invments in a new port faclity. It CURRENT STATUS: There are as yet no feasibility studies or designL Consultants would therefore have to be contracted to do these. It is not a vey complicated tasks and could prbable be completed within one year. Ideally there should be MS outside expertise, combined with local engineering/ architecture talent. Initially, a suitable area needs to be found and purchased or kased. x PROJECr DISBURSEMENT: , 1___, 14__ 191 _ totAL_ UK"a ytocap fou.1lea too VIV3 total Leeal Poua Total Local totalS Total st dI.o 0.0a 0.20 0.25 o0.05 0.20 0.2 Ctlv 0.50 2.00 2.50 0.o5 0.50 0.73 0.75 1.50 3.23 Mt _ . . . . . 1.50 1.30 - 1.50 1.50 S u . . . 0.20 0.50 0.70 . . * 0.20 0.50 0.70 CMS c - OJ 0.30 0.0Z 0.10 WJ tfoea 0.70 So 2. o LaM La akm La X eiM -84- SECTOR: TRNSPOQ L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECI: Rehabilitation of the Geoietown - Mahaic. Road IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Mnistiy of Communications and Works mIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 9.1 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS &7 mfllion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IDB/IBRD/Others (to be identified) VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The existing road (18.4 miles) was constructed in 1965 with the section from Georgetown to Plaisance improved for four lanes in 1978. The proposed project would consist of: (a) the improvement of the Button to Better Hope section (5.3 miles) to four lanes; (b) the reconstruction/ rehabilitation of the Buxton to Mahaica section (13.1 miles) with reconstruction of shoulders and minor road realigments; and (c) reconstruction/Improvement of bridges and culverts. VII. EXPECT BENEFITS: The road is part of the East Coast road serving important population centers, rice, sugar and coconut estates. It is part of the road/river link of Georgetown with New Amsterdam and Surname. The road carries about between 5,000 to 8,000 vehicles a day on various sections. ITe proposed works would arrest futher deterioration of the road, reduce tranlsport costs and postpone or eliminate otherwise inevitable costly reconstuction. A preliminary estimate of 27% economic rate of return has been obtained for the road works recommended. IX CURRENT STATUS: Detailed engneering, carried out by Parsons, Brickerhoff and Partners in 1970, would need to be updated. The feasibility of improving the Buxton to Better Hope section for four lanes would need to be clearly established. IIB is dicussig a proposed technical cooperation grant with the Government for inter alia the feasibility study and detailed engineering of selected high priority and warrants feasibility and engineering studies immediately. -8S - X COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) Itz Total Foron Loal xpeted Foren lasibLlity Utu41 e 0.20 0.20 - 0.20 Ingivewtng aud 1.00 1.00 - 1.00 Uprevieiou CLvil Vorks I.8 3.89LU WI Subtotal 7.00 5.09 1.91 6.63 ContinSences (302) £LW L. Z 2AM Total Lag 66 2-2 SOURCE OF FUNDS AID DISBURSUITs (U8S$ HILLION) 199-4 1995 1996 Total X IDB 0.90 1.80 1.60 4.30 47 IAD 0.90 1.80 1.65 4.35 47 0c0 0.10 0.1 0.20 0.4S 6 Total. 3.45 9.10 j00 -86- SEC1O1R.* 3mur L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Reoatlm of Hnterlad Airporus I IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communicatdos and Works (MCW) IlL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1995 IV. TOTAL ESTDAATED COST: USS 10t0 mMEon V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 9.0 mlionn VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIION OF THE PROJECT: Economic acvity in the hiteland are being greatly constrained by the use of light arcraft which are subject to fair weather operation only. As a result, payloads are limited and ivole very high transportatin costs. For al weather operations, it is required that hinterland landing fields be upgraded to include radio and navigational aids as we as runway surfaces that drain or keep the barest minimum of water. MCW has identified fve airfields that because of their location and gold/diamond mining are regarded to be high priority (Matthew's Ridge, Imbaimadai, Mahdis, Kaieteur and Orinduik). VIIL CURRENT STATUS: MCW has prepared a general description of the main components of the proposed project A more detailed study, to detemine priorities, optimal design and least-cst alternatives, is required. DI. COST ESTIMATES: These are only indicative and wiUl be revisd upon completion of the needed study. Technicaly and financially rewvation of the hinterland would be carried out in phases. -87- Urban -88 - SECTOR: UAN L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Ssites nd Services IL EXECUIYNG AGENCY: Ministry of Housing (Guyana Cooperative Mortgage Fmance Bank) IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 35.0 milion V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 31.5 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECI: The residents of Georgetown are facing an acute housing shortage. The problem is compounded by the movement of people from the rural areas to the capital to seek employment and settle on a permanent basis This situation has forced rents so high that low income families cannot afford them (even government officials are finding it difficult to obtain appropriate housing). Famies, therefore, have resorted to squatting and other undesirable practices which are resulting in serious environmental and health problems The objectives of the proposed project are the following: a) to assist urban-based low income families in the construction of their own houses by providing serviced plots and basic household faciities; and b) to begin solving the envronmental and health problems arsing out of acute shortage of housing and multiplied squatting. The project contemplates the construction of roads, drainage facilities, water supply, sewer mains and sewerage treatment plants A service lot, with a basic "utility core" (kitchen, bath and toilet) will be provided to each beneficiary, who wil expand the construction to include necessary dwellings, with materials supplied under the project V1IL EXPECTED BENEFITS: The project would help provide affordable housing to low income families, thus reverting the negative effects on the social, health and economic life from the lack of shelter. It would reduce squatting and overcrwding of dwellings. It would also help improve sanitary conditions and living standards among the poor. DL CURRENT STATUS: A preliminary project proposal has been prepared by the Miistry of Housing. Additional preparatory work, to define more specifically means to improved and firm up costs, is necessary. -89- X COSIS AND AVAILABILlTY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) Souroe of Finds xm Own9 EMU= xtmal BFfllft Q 992 0.6 9.0 9.6 1993 1.9 1u8 14.7 1994 la 2 1- Total 3. L350 -90. SECIOR URBAN L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECM: U Rehabilltatlo I IL EXECIG AGENCY: Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) IEL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 TV. TOTAL ESTMATED COST: US$ 20.0 milion V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 1&0 milion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IDB VI DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: While up to the early 70s, the Government was able to provide increased housing, affordable living space has suffered by the sharp decline in construction brought about by the financial crunch confronted by the Guyanese economy over the years. 'he reality is that there is a low income housing shortage which is leading to a sharp deterioration of Ifving conditions, poor health and falling productivity. 'he objectives of the proposed project are as follows: a) to provide affordable shelter to low income groups through the provision of serviced housing plots in the town of Georgetown, New Amsterdam, Linden/Wismar, Corevierton, Rose Hail and Anna Regina, b) to rehabilitate urban infrastructure and services; and c) to strengthen city governments to finance and implement urban development progams, and to operate and maintain the urban infas properly. VmI EXPECIED BENEFITS: The proposed project will contribute to reducing the housing shortage and hence mitigate the increased squatting which is posing a threat to the health of urban dwellers. At the same time, improvements in infastructure and services will enhance the health and welfare of the residents. An additional benefit will be institution building and the revamping of urban strategies at the local and national levels to promote sound planning and resource allocation. IX. CURRENT STATUS: IDB has expressed strong interest in the preliminary proposal presented by CHPA. Further preparatory work is necessary, including relevant engineering. -91 . X COSTS AND AVAILfABHJY OF FUNDS: (i USS mUS ion) Sxeof Eh 1993 05 6.0 65 1994 1.0 &0 9.0 1995 II 4Q Ai Total 2Q 1. 2e I I *92 - Water Supply and Sewerage -93 - SECrOR: WATER SUPpLY L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Georetown Water Supply (Emerency Assistance) IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Georgetown Sewerage and Water Commissioners IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 8s milion V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 24 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The capital city of Georgetown is poorly served in term of sufficient and acceptable, quality potable water. Water loses are estimated at 55% and breaks in the mains are allowing brackish water to contaminate supply. To find a medium-term solution to the question of adequate water supply, sewerage and storm drainage, a master plan study, financed by IDB, was recently started and will be completed in late 1992. This will give direction to the investment focus in this crucial area of municipal government. To take care of immediate needs whfle awaiting the outcome of the study, the proposed project contemplates the following: a) procurement of essential materials for repair work and correction of the worst sections of the water distnrbution of Georgetown; b) purchase of well booster stations for the three most sensitive areas of the city; c) acquisition of pumps for water well booster stations; and d) the service of an advisor to strengthen financial management, budgeting and controL And, a short-term consulting service for on-site engineering support. VIII EXPECT1ED BENEFITS: The proposed project is of ai :nterim natmue and addresses immediate needs only. It would help reduce water losses and, most i s -oortantly, it would improve the quality of water supply, thus reducing drastically contamination. The project would also help restore water pressure and, in this way, reach a larger number of homes and fire hydrants The provision of technical, short-term experts would help fill manpower gaps, improve finances and prepare the institution for the execution of the master plua -94- DC CURRBNT STATUS: A detd list of urgently needed iems has been prepared by ,he Commissoneus' OffBce, which indudes specifiations Sinc most of the facilit are of U.L origin, some reserved procunement may be neceusary. Temsm of referenoe for the advis stM need to be wrked out X CCOSIS AND AVAIABILTY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Local and Foreiin CMsts sm Civil Works 0.4 - 04 Materials (water mains, fittings domestic connections, tubing, accsoies, etc) - 1.5 1.5 Tools 0.1 0.1 Pumps for boosting stations 0.6 0.6 ConsultingServices 02 1 Total 94 24 M EL Soorce of Funds Year esBoar= EXMalFmancinn TQ 1992 9d 4 - 95 - SECrOR: W_AnEl PLY L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: Rurl Water Supply (Interim) IL EXECUMNG AGENCY: Guyana Water Authority (GUYWA) II. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 14.0 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 12.6 milion VL POSEBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unkmown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: It is estimated that, although many rural households have pipe connections, 70% of the population is not receiving regular water supply. In several areas, people have to travel miles to obtain water. Much of the equipment presently in use is old and inefficient There is an urgent need to a) replace old plumbing equipment and install new ones where wells have been completed, and b) to repair the distnbution network and expand it in some locations as well as to rehabilitate dilling rigs. The initiation of the study to determine the medium and long-term requirements for water supply in rural areas is also warranted. The proposed project, therefore, would address immediate needs to help improve the standards of the rural population. It would finance the procurement of pumping eqwpment and spares, the construction and/or reconstruction of wells, the rehabilitation of drillng ngs, and the preparation of a master water supply plan for the rural sector. It would supplement ongoing programs being financed by the EEC and UNICEF. VmL EXPECTED BENEFIIS: More ample, reliable and healthy water supply would help improve labor productivity and reduce the incidence of infectious disease While with the project a major obstacle to better health standards would be removed, a least-cost solution to improving further rural water supply systems would be designed by the project. It. CURRENT STATUS: A detailed list of the urgently needed items, including location of use, has been drawn by GUYWA. Terms of reference, however, for the master plan study have not yet been prepared. -96 - X COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS mffllion) A. Lol i Forei as M~ law E2ig Toa Wells 0.4 0.8 1.2 Plumbing Equipment 0.2 5.9 6.1 Engines and Tmaformers 0.2 1.8 2.0 Gear Drimes 0.8 0.8 Pipeline and Fttings 0.1 13 1.4 Dr11ing Rig Spares 03 1A 1.7 Study Q_ 0.6 0.8 Total 1A 12.6 B. ource of Funds Year 9-QmResQurces Extermancindg otal 1993 0.9 &0 89 1994 46 J5 Total 16 14.0 -97, SECTOR: (AMU SUPPLY I NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: Master Plan for Georeto I IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Guyana Water Authority and CGeorgetown Sewerage and Water Commissioners IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 27.0 million V. EXERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 22.0 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IlDB VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: As being formulated, the proposed project would be carried out in phases and would be aimed at correcting the deteriorated state of sanitary works in Georgetown, namely water supply, sewerage and storm drainage. VIII CURRENT STATUS: A master plan study, financed by MDB, is underway and is expected to be completed end- 1992 or early 1993. DC COSTS ESTMATES These are only indicative and will be revised upon completion of the study. -98- SECTOR: W&= SUPI L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: Rua Water Supply n IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Guyana Water Authority (GUYWA) EI. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1995 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 21.0 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 180 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unanown VL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The proposed project would provide for the orderly and economic development of rural water supply systems throughout the country. It would build upon the assistance by the EEC and UNICEF for this purpose. Cost recovery and institution building would be a major :omponent for consideration in order to ustain the improvement in service and facilities brought about by the project. VIIL CURRENT STATUS: A master plan study for rural water supply is proposed under the interim project. Ihe scope of the study and the required financing are still to be formalized. IXD COST ESlIMATES: These are only indicative and would have to be firmed up upon completion of the study. -99- SECMOR: WATSEjt L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: S _ CitE.. Water Supply .d Sewerage IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Guyna Water Authonty (GUYWA) mL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1995 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 25.0 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 20.0 miIn VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknw VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: Tbe proposed project would build upon EEC assistance for water supply in secondary cities, notably the city of New Amsterdam, and would provide for the orderly expansion and improvement of water supply and sewerage facilites in the large secondary cides. A major component of the proposed project would be institution building and fcial nig to help sustain the better service and facilities ovem. VUIL CURRENT STATUS: Discussions are underway w bilateral donors to obtain financing for the feasibility study. Given the deteriorated state of most of the systems, the initiation of the study embraces considerable urgency. x COST ESTIMATES: These are only indicative and would have to be firmed up upon completion of the study. -100- Technical Assistance, Prelnvestment Studies * 101 - SECI`OR: ENRGY (POW L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECIT Lus Rducton Prep.um IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Guyana Electicity Corporation (GEC) IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1991/92 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 13 milion V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: US$ 1.2 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPION OF THE PROJECr: Ener losses in the GECs system have not been eawtly estimated, but could reach about 35% of gross generation (half of the losses are non-technical). It does not make sene to rehabilitate and construct new generating plants if more than a third of the production is lost. The aim of this project is to: (i) evaluate exsting levels of technical and non-technical losses; (ii) analywze technical losses in plants, trsmission and distnbution systems; (iii) analyz commercial loss and frauds; (iv) propose actions to reduce technical losses to maxmum of 12% and non-tehical losses to a maximum of 3% over a period of no more than 5 years. Improvement of transmission and distnrbution systems, as well as on metering, billing and control for fraud and unlawfl connections should be identified and proposed. VIII. EXPECTED BENEFITS: Considering the marginal cost of the system expansion, each 1% in reduction of losses means an annual benefit of about US$500,000. lbus, the proposed project has a total benefit of near US$10 million (USS2 million per year). IX CURRENT STATUS: As soon as possible an individual consultant should be hired to help GEC staff draft the terms of reference for the project and identify the metering equipment required. A consulting firm should be contraced to carry out the diagnosis phase and to implement the recommended procedures. A pennanent unit of control of losses should be created in the GEC to apply the procedures decided. -102 - X COSIS AND AVAILABILlTY OF FUNDS: (in USS mfllion) A. LWadEd of Equipment 0.01 0.20 0.21 Studics 009 0.80 0.89 Contig,ncIA (10%) Q01 0.10 0.11 Escaation (5% per annum) Q-g Total La in B. Soure of Eund Year Rom pcs al Fu ng lad 1992 0.05 0.46 0.51 1993 QsQZ QQ7 Total 04 2 r -103- SECIOR: 3TRAMNS L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Frrs' Plan of Acdon IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) XIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESITMATED COST: USS 0.6 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 0.6 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: Ferry services across the mouths of the Demerara, Berbice and Essequibo Rivers linked the primary roads in the coastal area. A floating bridge is also available to cross the Demerara River. In addition, there are ferry services in the Corentyne River for traffic betwoen Guyana and Suriname. For several years now the EEC has been financing the foreign exchange costs, mostly for the procurement of necessr materials and equipment, associated with the ferries and floating bridge rehabilitation. Unfortunately, because of management deficiencies and staff shortages in MCW's Transport and Harbors Department, lack of domestic financing and the low work capacity of the Guyana National Engineering Corporation, progress has been slow. The deteriorated state of the ferries is resulting in protracted traffic delays and large economic costs. The formulation of a plan of action to deal with the situation of the ferries is urgently needed to help boost much needed productivity and production. Ihe plan of action would explore least-cost alternatives to improve ferry services, including whether further rehabilitation of the old vessels is economical, and design of an accelerate program of construction/repair in line with economic priorities EEC consultants have already reviewed the situation and have prepared bidding documents for the procurement of four ferries, with loading and unloading at both ends. The consultants also recommend the total reconstruction of the necessary stellings. The Plan of Action would reveww these findings and make appropriate recommendations, including specific design The plan of action would also make specific suggestions regarding management and operation of the ferries, either by outright sale or franchising. Cost recovery through appropriate tariffs would be another item to explore. VIIL COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) Source of Funds Yea Own Resources E_ternal Financin Ttal 1992 ; 0.6 0. -104- SECrOR: TRANSPORT L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Technical Asitdnc for Shipyard Rehabilitation and Coneshi IL EXECUNOG AGENCY: Guyana National Engineering Corporation (GNEC) II DATETO BE SrARTED: 1991192 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 100,000 V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 100,000 VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: UNDP/EDF Grant VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The project includes 8 to 10 months technical assistance for a basic rehabilitation plan for GNECs shipyard and docks and preparation of tendering documents (international) for the concessional operation of the facility for an initial period of two years (renewable under agreed conditions). Although there are some 7 slipwas capable of minor repairs or repairs to smaUl vessels, the GNECs shipyard and dry-docks comprse a cntically important facility for the repair to the country's ferries, bridge pontoons and some of its coastal vessels transporting sugar and rice. Howevr, it is today totally constrained by its public sector status which does not enable it to retain trained skiled staff nor to obtain essential parts for its machinery and raw materials It is therefore working at lss than 309o of its capacity. A possible solution would be the concessioning of its operation to private operatos The technical consultant recruited would therefore assess the basic rehabilitation needed in order to enable the concesionig of the operation. Such rehabilitation - once costed - could be subject of external financing, the investment to be recovered from the concession agreement, the terms of which will be prepared by the Consultant. VIIL EXPECIED BENEFITS: The benefits expected are the avoidance of losses from inoperative ferres and coastal vessels, and from the proper maintenance of the floating bridge pontoons, which form a vital transfer link acrows the Demerara River. In addition, there would be revenues from contractual work undertaken by the yard. IXL CURRENT STATUS: UNDP produced a report on May 17, 1990 "Marketing Studies of Guyana National Enginering Corporation (DP/1DISER.B673)" which covers inter-alia some of the commercial aspects of the shipyard and dry-docks operadons. Ihe consultant, who should be a technical expert in the operation of such facilities, needs to be recruited as soon as possible. X PROJECr DISBURSEMENT As of June 1991, or later recruitment date: US$100,000 - 10S- SECTIOR: TISPORI L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECr: Techaieal Asshtance to the Central Transport Planing Unit I. EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) m. DATE. TO BE STARTED: 1992 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 1.1 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 1.1 million I VI. POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: IBRD/UNDP/IDB VIL DESCRIPIEON OF THE PROJECI: The project would consist: (a) technical assistance to (i) assist the Central Transport Planning Unit in 'updating' the 1976 Transport Plan for Guyana, (ii) review and improve transport planning and formulation in the Central Transport Planning Unit and (iii) establish a transport sector data bank and in introducing a highway management system; (b) office equipment and supplies for (a, ii) and (a,iii) above; and (c) training of CIPU stafE The above assistance would be needed irrespective of the future location of transport sector planning following the proposed reorganization of the public service. The office equipment would include personal computers, printers and plotters, drfting equipment and supplies and office supplies. The staff training would be conducted locally in the form of well-focused, short-term courses and seminars to be conducted by both local and foreign experts. VIIL EXPECTED BENEFITS: The Central Transport Planning Unit (CTPU) has an extremely important role to play in the development of the country's transport plan and in the formulation of transport policy. Due to the country's diffiult financial situation, very little has been invested in transport. The success of the current economic re-structuring program would depend heavily on the provision of improved and efficient transport. The CTPU is currently wealc suffers from staff shortages and has not resourced to perform its tasks. Moreover the Unit needs to recruit new staff, probably young engineers, planners and economists, who will require extensive training to perform their jobs properly. The proposed project would address these needs. IX CURRENT STATUS: IDB is considering assistance to the MCW to strengthen the institution. The focus is, however, towards building up the capacity for maintenance management and road works supervision. The proposed project would be a complement of such an assistance. It would assist the Government in writing detailed terms of reference for the experts, in developing a specific list of equipment and supplies and in putting together the elements of the staff training program. - 106- X; COSTS AND AVAILABILlTY OF FUNDS: (in USS) Item Costs Expected Foreign Financing Technical Assistance 720,000 720,000 (72 man months) Equipment and supplies 100,000 100,000 Training 2K Subtotal 1,020,000 1,020,000 Contingencies (10%) 1020 102.000 Total 1122.000 1.122.00 PROJECr DISBURSEMENT: 1992 1993 1994 Total IBRD/UNDP/IDB 4= 0000 222.00 1.122.000 - 107 - SECTOR: ENERGY {POWER! L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJEC: Internatdonal Interconnection Study IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Guyana Electricity Corporation (GEC) IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 0.5 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 03 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJEC1: Electric interconnections with the Guri Dam, in Venezuela, and Roraima Region, in Brazil, are good alternatives for possible thermal generation substitution in Guyana's power system. In the long term, interconnections could as well be a valuable export of surplus energy from hydropower projects. The proposed study aims to have engineering and economic analysis at pre-feasibility level, and a further feasibility phase in case results from pre-feasibility study are positive. VIIL EXPECITED BENEFiTS: Benefit derives from having more supply alternatives for substitution of petroleum fuels in power generating plants. This benefit wfll depend on the cost of interconnections, cost of energy in exporter countries and long run marginal cost in Guyana's system. IX. CURRENT STATUS: Simple terms of reference should be prepared to contract the above mentioned studies. Xv COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A Local and Foreign Costs Item Loca Foreign Total Studies 0.10 0.30 0.40 Contingencies (10%) 0.01 0.03 0.04 Escalation (5%) 0.01 0.02 0 0 Total 0.12 0.35 0.46 B. Soure of Fgs xU OwnLm Rsuce Extemnal FinacnTol 1993 0.03 0.09 0.12 1994 go QZ 035 Total Q.1 0.35 OA6 XL OTHREv Due to the chaacteristic of this study, GEC and other Govermment institutions should have an important participation. CIER and OLADE could also be invited to collaborate. -109 - SECTOR: ,IEA J L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Technical Assistance - Revew of the Health Sector IL EXECUTING AGENC.Y: Minstry of Health IIL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: US$ 1.5 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 1.5 mIllion VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VII DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: The proposed study would focus on urgent issues: (a) what measures would be appropriate to strengthen the health delvery services at all levels and what resources would be needed; (b) how the process of shifting the implementation and maintenance functions to the ten Administrative Regions (per the 1980 Constitution) is affecting the health care delivery services; (c) how best to gather up-to-date information on a consistent basis on health statisitcs (the Georgetown Hospital, other Regional and District Hospitals, Health Centers/Posts/Clinics); and (d) what possible means of partial cost recovery would be appropriate. Other objectives include (i) designing least-cost alternatives to guide the authority's allocation of resources; and (ii) preparation of a manpower program for the sector, including relevant training programs VIIL EXPECED BENEFflS: The study would address the relative priority in the sector and provide guidance to the authority on policy issues affecting health care and delivery, e.g. on the sector's Master Plan. Effective deployment of the extremel limited budgetary resources for the health sector would be facilitated by the study. Cost recowvery would be an additional area to be addressed by the study. IX. CURRENT STATUS: A comprehensive review of the issues affecting the sector and its long term plan is critically needed. Drafting of a detailed terms of reference for the study would be the next step. X COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) Year Own ERxternal Financing 1993 0.5 0.5 1994 I Aj Total ;1 -i - 110. SECIOR.* ENEJRGY(PWER I NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT: Study on Small Hydropower Plants IL EECUTING AGENCY: Guyana Natural Resources Agency (GNRA) m. DATE TO BE STARTED: 1993 IV. TOTAL ESIIMATED COST: USS 1.0 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 0.8 million VI POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Uncnown VII DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: All commercial electricity is presently generated by firing imported fuel derved products in interconnected system and isolated centers Guyana has found potential hydroelectric projects, but because of their economic size, and the low interconnected system demand (74 MW expected by year 2000), the generation of electricity wfll remain petroleum based at least through the 90s. Small hydropower plants (micro and mini plants) could be interesting to supply some isolated towns or small nrral industries, instead of using expensive diesel-oil. Engineering design should be based on OLADE manuals, aiming to maimize local labor and materials use. V5IIL EXPECTED BENEFITS: Substitution of imported fuelKs increase in rural and unskilled labor employment and determining the feasibflity of economic hydropower are the main benefits of this projecL IS CURRENT STATUS: Project is still an idea and more dicussions should be held with GNRA and GEC staffi An individual consultant could be appointed to help local staff in preparing the terms of reference for the study. A consulting firm should be contracted to carry out engineering and economic studies. - 111 - X. COSTS AND AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: (in USS million) A. Loa and Foreign Q= SM Lacal Forcign 1al Civil Works 0.09 0.07 0.16 Eqwpment 0.01 0.63 0.64 Engineering and Administration(S%) 0.01 0.04 0.04 Contingencies (10%) 0.01 0.07 0.08 Escalation (5% per annum) QQQA 0.4I Total 0.85 0.97 B. Source of Funds Year Own Resourc External Fmancing tal 1993 0.00 0.03 0.03 1994 0.06 0.40 0.46 1995 0.06 0X42 0.49 Total 0 XL OTHER. Costs estimates are based on a 12-month study, assigning 40 staff-month plus consultant travels and related expenses. Terms of reference (TOR) and consulting firm award would need to be ready on June 1992. Study would be performed in 1993. Cost estimates would be reviewed after the preparation of TOR. -112- SECTOR: IRANSPORT L NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECI: Development of Inland Waterways (Feasiblity) IL EXECUTING AGENCY: Ministry of Communications and Works (MCW) mL DATE TO BE STARTED: 1994 IV. TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: USS 1.5 million V. EXTERNAL FINANCING SOUGHT: USS 1.3 million VL POSSIBLE LENDING AGENCY: Unknown VIL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECr: Guyana's rivers provide an important complement to the main transport modes between the interior and the coast. Although in some parts, operations are limited to vessels of about five feet or less, by and large the rivers have depth to permit transport, albeit during daylight only. Dredging, of course, would allow navigation with vessels of greater draught. Port facilities and the shipping fleet, however, are old and costly to operate and maintain. Most vessels are only capable of low speeds, adding to the problem of high transport costs. Given the country's large demand for new investment and resource limitations, before embarldng any major outlay in river works and unloading/loading facilities, it is necessary to undertake a comprehensive study of the prospects of river transport in the context of other transport modes, with the aim of bringing about an efficient integrated transport system. The study would determine investment needs and make policy recommendations. VY. COSIS AND AVAILABILIUY OF FUNDS: (in US$ milion) kmure of Ipunds Own Resources External Financing Total 1994 0.1 0.7 0.8 1995 0.1 0.6 0.7 Total 0.2 3 1.5 I B R D 1loS3R zr Wsjvt GUYAN A K ,,,g~~~PORT KAiTtJMA K(d; ^_} { ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ i tfJ WAI r A 109 AH, A< t / tt M~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ARtABVu POINI i< tt e ,%¢ NEW AMhStfRAM Tpe1 5t040 ( g_ e / KO'IGNr0( 3h3,X . j Nu,@:ARW (INEN R z C9fNIYlu. \ t A4SARAN, QNSSANO K MC K NZI ) ; .MA; { C9FEK~~~~~~~~~ \ mS'"' .'.S.Jl. ............ \ / i/ S ttu,l .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~11 Z iee ENAAl ,/ ..MOUNIAINuS , ,,.pIF HDAUAI bbi e- t ,oK hAHD-AN'Jt/ A'^t, ONKEY MlI r AIIUVIolI Coast Areos 4 . / Forested Areass > //w savannoh Main Roads 7Su3ANI --Seconda;ry Roads * NAt >X ,,f Railroads PIQa t1 Airfields r - - (nternationoil 6ounclories Ktonombo r < ECOWNt IC ACTIVITIES ,, ; P^ m \ (rops /Pa3st urt3 at: ,_ /tn{ BaOuxite / B R A 2 I t B R AK - I^ L