1. Ministry of Transport and Communications December 2004
TEN-T DEVELOPMENT IN
BULGARIA
Ministry of Transport and Communications December 2004

2. Main Priorities in Transport Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Bulgaria
Reconstruction and modernization of the existing transport infrastructure, complying with the standards and requirements of the member-states of the European Union;
Development of the transport infrastructure along the routes of the Pan-European Transport Corridors on Bulgarian territory, transforming it into an integral part of the Trans-European Transport Network;
Development and modernization of the transport safety systems, introducing modern telecommunication and information systems;
Ministry of Transport and Communications 2

3. Main Priorities in Transport Infrastructure Development of the Republic of Bulgaria (2)
Balancing and complementing infrastructure development among individual transport modes
Further broadening of free market principles in infrastructure development and its financing in particular
Ensuring the importance of environmental considerations in major transport infrastructure planning
Ministry of Transport and Communications 3

4. Pan-European transport corridors
to Kiev, Moscow, and Helsinki
to Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Prague, and Dresden
to Belgrade, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and Rotterdam
to Black Sea
Rousse
Vidin
Varna
to Belgrade, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Budapest, and Vienna
Sofia
Bourgas
Plovdiv
Corridor IV
Corridor VII
Corridor VIII
Corridor IX
Corridor X
to Skopje and Tirana
to Istanbul
to Thessalonica and Athens
to Alexandropoulos
Ministry of Transport and Communications 4

5. Major infrastructure projects
New bridge across
the Danube river near Vidin
Winter camp for
Danube river ships
Lom
Vidin
Rousse
Reconstruction and modernization of the Port of Lom
Varna
New breakwater and bulk cargo terminal at the Port of Bourgas
Sofia
Bourgas
Reconstruction, development and extension of Sofia Airport
Plovdiv
Reconstruction and electrification of the Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway line
Ministry of Transport and Communications 5

6. 1) Reconstruction, development and extension of Sofia Airport (1997-2005)
Importance of the project
Included in the National ISPA Strategy, sector Transport, approved by the European Commission
Cross point of Transport Corridors IV, VIII and X
All types of airplanes to land at the airport (even B747)
Improving the airport capacity
Pollution reduction
Budget: EUR mln.
State budget: EUR 40.2 mln.
Grants: EUR 51.8 mln. (ISPA)
Loans: EUR 60 mln. (EIB), EUR 40 mln. (KFAED)
Others: EUR 10.4 mln.
Ministry of Transport and Communications 6

7. 1) Reconstruction, development and extension of Sofia Airport (1997-2005)
Current status of the project
Signed contracts for construction for both Lots: Lot B1 – New terminal and related infrastructure and Lot B2 – New runway system and related works
Signed Management Agreement and Onlending Agreement for Lot B1
Approved amendment to the Loan Agreement with KFAED for Lot B2
Signed Variation Order No1 for Lot B1 (EUR mln. from the accidental expenditures from the contract cost of the deadline for completion until )
Updated sub-projects for Lot B2: Strengthening of the bridge system on the Iskar river – South part
Received first tranche from EIB – EUR 5.9 mln.
Planned stages
2005: Completion of the construction works for Lot B1 and B2
2006: Supply and procurement of specialized airport equipment
Ministry of Transport and Communications 7

8. 2) New bridge across Danube near Vidin (2000-2007)
Importance of the project
Included in the priority list of the Stability Pact for South East Europe (“quick start”)
Essential infrastructure of the Pan-European Transport Corridor IV
Economic development of the region of Vidin
Budget: EUR 230 mln.
State budget: EUR 65 mln.
Loans: EUR 70 mln. (EIB), EUR 18 mln. (KfW)
Grants: EUR 70 mln. (ISPA), EUR 5 mln. (AFD), EUR 2 mln. (KfW)
Ministry of Transport and Communications 8

9. 2) New bridge across Danube near Vidin (2000-2007)
Current status of the project
Preliminary geotechnical, hydro-technical and cadastral investigations completed;
Investigations for report for preliminary Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) completed
Economic, financial and technical analyses for reassessment of Project cost and the rate of return completed
Report for preliminary EIA approved by Bulgaria and Romania
Report for update of the territory development plans in the new bridge area of Vidin and Calafat approved by the local authorities
Contract for International engineering and management consultancy signed
Regional study for the region conducted
Prequalification procedure for design-build of the bridge opened
Ministry of Transport and Communications 9

10. 2) New bridge across Danube near Vidin (2000-2007)
Planned stages
2005: Signing of contracts for design-build for approximately EUR 160 mln. and a contract for supervision
2005: Signing of contracts for construction and supervision of the adjoining road and railroad infrastructure for EUR 60 mln.
2007: Completion of construction works
Ministry of Transport and Communications

11. 3) Reconstruction and electrification of Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway line (2000-2007)
Importance of the project
Upgrading the existing infrastructure of Pan-European Transport Corridors IV and IX
Establishing a railway connection between Europe and Asia
Integrating the Bulgarian and the European railway systems
Budget: EUR 340 mln.
State budget: EUR 37 mln.
Loans: EUR 150 mln. (EIB)
Grants: EUR 153 mln. (ISPA)
Ministry of Transport and Communications

12. 3) Reconstruction and electrification of Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway line (2000-2007)
Current status of the project
Preliminary design for reconstruction and electrification (EUR 2 mln. from PHARE LSIF and EUR 0.9 mln. from the National Investment Programme) prepared
Report for Environment Impact Assessment approved
Approval by the Council of Ministers for design and implementation of the project on agricultural lands
The National Expert Council is in the process of approval of the preliminary design of a trace railway line
Establishment of Project Implementation Unit in National Company Railway Infrastructure is ongoing
Public Service contracts for signaling design and preservation of the archeological sites along the trace signed
Ministry of Transport and Communications

13. 3) Reconstruction and electrification of Plovdiv-Svilengrad railway line (2000-2007)
Planned stages
2004: International tenders for design-build and supervision (Phase 1: Krumovo – Parvomai) – under way
2005: International tender for long term technical assistance to the Bulgarian implementation structures
2005: Completion of the land acquisition for Phase 1
2005: International tenders for design-build and supervision (Phase 2: Parvomai – Greek/Turkish border)
2005: International tender for long term technical assistance for systems and signaling
: Completion of the land acquisition for Phase 2
Ministry of Transport and Communications

14. 4) New breakwater and bulk cargo terminal at the Port Bourgas (1999-2005)
Importance of the project
Strategic place in the conception for development of the Pan-European Transport Corridors
Establishment of good transport-communications connection with the interior of the country
Support of the industrial enterprises in South Bulgaria and the North West Balkans
Budget: EUR 142 mln.
State budget: EUR 24 mln.
Loans: EUR 118 mln. (JBIC)
Ministry of Transport and Communications

15. 4) New breakwater and bulk cargo terminal at the Port Bourgas (1999-2005)
Current status of the project
Loan agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation for USD 118 mln. and a Project Memorandum signed. Main phases of the project implementation :
Package No 1 – Construction and dredging works
Package No 2 – Supply and assembly of equipment
A railroad to Terminal 2A and the equipment and buildings of the project is under construction
Contract for handling of the dredged ammunitions with the Ministry of Defense signed
Dredging works on the quay and breakwater is ongoing
Ministry of Transport and Communications

16. 4) New breakwater and bulk cargo terminal at the Port Bourgas (1999-2005)
Planned stages
2004: Dredging and construction works – Package No 1
2005: Preparation of the site for assembly of the equipment – Package No 2
: Construction of Access Channel (additional works contract) financed by the state budget – BGN 72 mln.
Ministry of Transport and Communications

17. 5) Reconstruction and modernization of Port Lom (2000-2006)
Importance of the project
With a decision of the European Union for priority development of the continental water ways, the Port Lom was included as an important unit of the European transport network
Included in the priority list of the Stability Pack for South East Europe (“quick start”)
Upgrading the existing infrastructure of Pan-European Transport Corridor VII
Support the development of the transport connections with the Central European, the Mediterranean and Black sea countries
Economic development of the region of North-West Bulgaria
Budget: EUR 29.7 mln.
State budget: EUR 8.2 mln.
Loans: EUR 17 mln. (EIB)
Grants: EUR 4.5 mln. (HiPERB)
Ministry of Transport and Communications

18. 5) Reconstruction and modernization of Port Lom (2000-2006)
Current status of the project
The Loan Contract for EUR 17 mln. signed by the Republic of Bulgaria, EIB and IA “Port Administration has not been ratified. A reduction of the Bulgarian co-financing from EUR 19 mln. to EUR 10 mln. has been negotiated
HiPERB approved financing of the project with a grant of EUR 4.5 mln. and EUR 0.5 mln. Bulgarian co-financing
Pre-investment investigations approved. Initial EIA report approved by Ministry of Environment and Water
A tender dossier for consultancy services prepared and sent to EIB for approval
Tender documents for supply of equipment are under preparation
Ministry of Transport and Communications

19. 5) Reconstruction and modernization of Port Lom (2000-2006)
Planned stages
2004: Ratification of the Loan Contract with EIB
2005: International Tender for consultancy services
2005: Tender for supply of equipment
2005: Tenders for construction works and supervision
Ministry of Transport and Communications

20. 6) Building of a winter camp (Zimovnik) for Danube river ships (2000-2006)
Importance of the project
Enhanced efficiency and navigation safety along the Danube river
Improvement in the water quality and microclimate in the region
Reduction in unemployment in the region of Rousse
Budget: EUR 13.7 mln.
State budget: EUR 8.5 mln.
Grants: EUR 5.2 mln. (PHARE)
Ministry of Transport and Communications

21. 6) Building of a winter camp (Zimovnik) for Danube river ships (2000-2006)
Current status
The project is to be implemented in three stages. Construction works of the second Works Contract competed.
Planned stages
Construction works and Supervision under Stage III are expected to start in January 2005
Ministry of Transport and Communications

22. Future TEN-T Projects High-Level Group on TEN-T European added value
Main criteria for selecting priority infrastructure projects:
European added value
Social and economic cohesion
Sustainable development
Ministry of Transport and Communications

23. Future TEN-T Projects Ministry of Transport and Communications 23
Improving Danube navigation
Vidin
Rousse
Varna
Vidin – Kulata railway modernisation
Gjueshevo – Sofia – Bourgas/Varna railway modernisation
Sofia
Bourgas
Plovdiv
Strouma motorway
Kulata
Ministry of Transport and Communications