Rio Cobre Water Treatment Plant PPP

Mode of Procurement Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
Project Sponsor(s) National Water Commission (NWC))
Description and location

The Government of Jamaica has identified a Private investor to implement a 15 million gallons-per-day water treatment plant along the Rio Cobre to augment the water supply for the Kingston Metropolitan Area. The private investor will be required to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the plant under a 25-year concession.

Status The Government of Jamaica through NWC entered into a water purchase agreement with Rio Cobre Water Limited on November 29th 2022.
Estimated Capital costs/development expenditures US$60M
Sources of revenues NWC tariff
Expected life of the project 23 years and construction expected to be completed in 2 years
Environmental Sustainability & Resilience features The Private sector is required to comply with Good Industry Practice and any other relevant guidelines during construction and operation including IFC Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability.
Contact Information

Ayanna Campbell
Manager
PPP & Privatisation Division
Development Bank of Jamaica
Email: acampbell@dbankjm.com
876-929-4000 Ext 4053

Michelle Young
Account Executive
PPP & Privatisation Division
Development Bank of Jamaica
Email: myoung@dbankjm.com
876-929-4000 Ext 4005

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