ministry of transport of the republic of latvia indicators achieved in es structural funds...

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Indicators achieved in ES Structural Funds activities within the competence of the

Ministry of Transport (as at 30/04/2008)

Andulis ŽidkovsState Undersecretary

Activity 1.2.1

Activity 1.2.1: Reconstruction of infrastructure of the state 1st class roads linking the main economical centres and connect

the centres to the TEN-T network


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National programme: development of the state 1st class roads

is implemented

Indicators achieved during implementation of the programme:Reinforcing asphalt cover – 113.68 kmPaving of gravel roads with asphalt – 24.71 kmImprovement of bearing capacity of bridges – 9 bridgesImprovement of urban transit roads – 5.1 km

Road “Ērgļi - Jaunpiebalga - Saliņkrogs” (section Vecpiebalga - Abrupe)



Activity 1.2.2: Improvement of efficiency of the transport system in populated areas

Sub-activity 1.2.2.1: Optimisation of transport system organisation and traffic safety improvements in populated areas.

(Open call for project applications) (I)

Sub-activity 1.2.2.1

31 project applications under the Open Call for Project Applications No. 1 were approved (out of these - 4 agreements on implementation of projects have been terminated)

Available co-funding from the ERDF – LVL 2,000,000Repaid by 30/04/2008 – LVL 1,650,600

Problems: Beneficiaries have not become acquainted with provisions of agreements signedLack of employees to work on implementation of projects in municipalities


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Activity 1.2.2: Improvement of efficiency of the transport system in populated areas

Sub-activity 1.2.2.1: Optimisation of transport system organisation and traffic safety improvements in populated areas. (Open call for project applications) (II)

154 project applications were submitted under the Open Call for Project Applications No. 2 - 65 applications were approved (out of these - 1 agreement on implementation of the project has been terminated)

Available funding from the ERDF – LVL 3,105,328;Repaid by 30/04/2008 – LVL 1,305,633.

Problems: Insufficient quality of project progress reports and SF claims prepared Inadequate procurement procedure applied for some procurements


Intersection of Meža, Kurzemes and Spartaka Streets in Tukums



Sub-activity 1.2.2.2: Improvement of traffic management,

traffic safety infrastructure and public transport

management elements in Riga city (I)

National programme: Improvement of Riga transport system in

2004 – 2006 (6 projects):

2 projects have been implemented

4 projects are being implemented


Sub-activity 1.2.2.2: Improvement of traffic management, traffic safety infrastructure and public transport

management elements in Riga city (II)

Total costs – LVL 28,059,726.62

Total eligable costs – LVL 23,779,429.35

Co-funding from the ERDF – LVL 15,756,162.88 Repaid by 30/04/2008 – LVL 5,727,850.33

Problems:

• Due to the rapid increase in costs in the construction sector the

project costs have also increased;

• Timely implementation of sub-projects is impeded by the process of

obtaining land into ownership. MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA

Activity 1.2.3: Improvement of see ports infrastructure and access to the see (III)

National programme

"Reconstruction and development of common hydrotechnical buildings of small ports of Latvia (2004 -2006)” (3 projects) has been implemented

Indicators achieved during implementation of the programme:

2 breakwaters reconstructed - in ports of Skulte and Mērsrags

Problems:

Increase in construction costs, as well as unforeseen works during

construction.



Activity 1.2.3: Improvement of see ports infrastructure and access to the see

Reconstructed breakwater in Skulte port (I)

Activity 1.2.3: Improvement of see ports infrastructure and access to the see

Reconstructed breakwater in Mērsrags port (II)


Activity 1.2.4: Modernisation of the rolling stock of passenger rail transport in suburbs of Riga

(I)

National programme

"Development of passenger rail transport in suburbs of Riga

in 2005 – 2013" (2 projects) Total costs – LVL 17,696,168

Total eligible costs – LVL 11,338,572

Co-funding from the ERDF – LVL 8,503,928

Repaid by 30/04/2008 – LVL 4,793,460


Activity 1.2.4: Modernisation of the rolling stock of passenger rail transport in suburbs of Riga

(II)

Indicator Measurement unit

Amount set in the NP

Amount achieved since 01/01/2004

% of total amount achieved since

01/01/2004

Modernised carriages of electric trains during overhaul Pcs. 69 49 71

Modernised safety systems for the front carriages of electric trains during regular repairs

Pcs. 23 23 100



Activity 1.2.4: Modernisation of the rolling stock of passenger

rail transport in suburbs of Riga

Activity 1.3.3: Development of information and

communication networks

in geographically remote areas

by expanding broadband networks of high quality


Activity 1.3.3: Development of information and communication networks in geographically remote areas

by expanding broadband networks of high quality

Under the national programme "Development of high-quality broadband networks in geographically remote areas“ engineering works have been completed and now drafting of documents is being carried out.

Indicators achieved during implementation of the programme: 144 base stations have been set up

Internet will be available in 98% of the territory of Latvia


Quality of signal within the main broadband connection coverage provided by AS “Telekom Baltija”


ministry of transport of the republic of latvia indicators achieved in es structural funds...

Documents

project applications

populated areas subactivity

tukums ministry of transport

procurements subactivity

republic of latvia slide

project costs

erdf lvl

implementation of projects