TC Project
Summary Description: Sarajevo International Airport (SIA) suffered almost complete destruction during the war. Within its Emergency Transport Reconstruction Project the Bank recognised the need to streamline the reconstruction and development of SIA based on realistic traffic forecasts and the expected role of the SIA in the overall transport sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this context, the primary objective of this TC assignment was to finance the purchase of a sequenced flashing light system for Sarajevo International Airport. The airfield lighting system is considered as one of the most crucial components required for safe operations of the airport. The second TC assignment in this operation was initially designed to offer specialised training for the fire-fighting staff of Sarajevo International Airport. This objective had to be changed in order to supply the most important spare parts for the airfield lighting system, which was crucial for the safe operation of the airport. Thus, the only objective under this assignment was to provide most needed spare parts for such a system. Main Achievements This project was a part of an immense project for reconstruction of Sarajevo International Airport, the Client, amounting to more than €30 million. These TCs helped make the airport functional as soon as possible in order to open it for scheduled passenger traffic. Sarajevo International Airport became a modern airport with traffic of about 300,000 passengers per year and a reliable partner to international air carriers.. Most importantly, however, it became at the time of its completion one of the few sustainable and profitable state owned companies. The initial TC also helped save€42,000, which along with the additional grant from the CEI, were reallocated to purchase and install additional spare parts for the lighting system. By the time the initial request was internally processed by the Bank, the SIA already had to send its fire-fighters to the training since it became a matter of urgency. Subsequently SIA approached both the Bank and the grantor (CEI) requesting change of purpose for these funds. Together with the airfield lighting these newly requested components were considered as the most crucial for opening of the Sarajevo International Airport to scheduled civil flights after the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The supplied spare parts will certainly contribute to maintaining the safety of its operations. The EBRD gave CEI credit for its contributions in the presentations and press conferences on its post-war operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina highlighting the particular generous donor contributions by the CEI. A CEI sign was placed on the site during the equipment installation period. In addition, the Main Terminal Building opening ceremony, which was attended by local officials and many representatives of the international community, also highlighted the Initiative’s role in the grander reconstruction project.
Countries of operation
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
TC Sector
Transport
Commitment stage name
Closed
Euro committed
30,000