29/08/2025
New project implementation alert: “Support in Water Sector – Analysis of Projects & Implementation Assistance”, financed through the 2021-2027 Sustainable Development Programme (SDP) with advisory support from the European Investment Bank (EIB).
Delivery team
The assignment is carried out by the consortium led by ENVIROPLAN S.A., with International Consulting Expertise (ICE) as subcontractor.
Results
👉🏻Fast-track completeness & coherence reviews of feasibility studies and cost–benefit analyses for water and wastewater projects.
👉🏻Prioritisation & staging guidance to ensure EU-funded works are realistic, self-contained and deliver full functionality by 2029.
👉🏻Risk analysis and hands-on implementation support for projects already under construction.
👉🏻Capacity-building workshops and on-the-job coaching for the Managing Authority of SDP and beneficiary utilities.
Timeline
The services began in June 2025 and will run for 20 months, with all tasks to be completed by December 2026.
Purpose
The purpose of the Assignment is to assist MA SDP, including but not limited to the following:
- Verification of completeness and coherence of feasibility studies for water projects, as a first step prior to the quality check by the MA evaluation team supported by JASPERS,
- Analysis of priority of project stages to be implemented,
- Support in implementation, including risk analysis and development of mitigation measures,
- Provision of specialist advice related to technical or project / contract management issues,
- Capacity building for MA SDP.
Together with the Ministry of Investments & European Projects and local beneficiaries, we look forward to accelerating high-quality, climate-resilient water infrastructure across Romania!