| Project Detail |
The EIB will co-finance part of the 2024-2027 investment programme of the public wastewater utility (Hamburger Stadtentwässerung) in the City of Hamburg and its surrounding communities. The operation mainly concerns replacements and expansion of sewer networks, pumping stations and treatment facilities.
Objectives
The aim of the project is to improve the wastewater services efficiency and sustainability as well as increase the generation of renewable energy. In particular, the rehabilitation of sewers will reduce combined sewer overflows while improving the wastewater treatment plant will increase the quality of receiving waters. Investments will also make the wastewater infrastructure more climate resilient and help mitigate the effects of global warming. In addition, by improving quality and efficiency, the project will have a positive impact on the life of around 2.2 million people in the serviced area.
Sector(s)
Water, sewerage - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 300 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 696 million |
