Tonga: Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility: Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project
The project will convert the distribution network of the Nuku'alofa with climate resilient infrastructure. The project will (i) convert the open overhead network to covered area bundled conductors, (ii) replace overhead consumer connections to underground cables, (iii) convert existing old distribution poles to climate resilient high standard poles, and (iv) replace ageing distribution switchgear. The project will target the Area 5 of the Tonga Power Limited (TPL)'s overall plan of converting all 5 areas of Nuku'alofa network.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Lee, Woo Yul
Pacific Department
Request for information -
Approval Date
5 December 2022 -
Country/Economy
Tonga -
Sector
- Energy
Related Projects
| Project Name | Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility: Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project | ||||
| Project Number | 49450-036 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Tonga |
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| Project Status | Approved | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The project will convert the distribution network of the Nuku'alofa with climate resilient infrastructure. The project will (i) convert the open overhead network to covered area bundled conductors, (ii) replace overhead consumer connections to underground cables, (iii) convert existing old distribution poles to climate resilient high standard poles, and (iv) replace ageing distribution switchgear. The project will target the Area 5 of the Tonga Power Limited (TPL)'s overall plan of converting all 5 areas of Nuku'alofa network. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The Kingdom of Tonga is a small island developing state which is susceptible to natural disasters and climate change impacts due to its geographical location and orientation. The country is therefore exposed to social and economic vulnerability impacting community livelihoods and infrastructure. The project aims to address the vulnerability of electricity network infrastructure and to reconstruct and enhance the infrastructure standards to make them disaster resilience. | ||||
| Impact | Electricity supply reliability in Nuku'alofa improved. |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Technical power losses and climate vulnerability of the electricity network in Nuku'alofa reduced. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Nuku'alofa electricity network system improved Project implementation capacity and gender inclusiveness of TPL operations enhanced. |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Nuku'alofa |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Lee, Woo Yul |
| Responsible ADB Department | Pacific Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | PAEN |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Finance |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | 28 Mar 2022 to 13 Apr 2022 |
| MRM | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Approval | 05 Dec 2022 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 07 Dec 2022 |
Grant 0868-TON
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | 08 Dec 2022 | - | 30 Jun 2027 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 8.20 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 7.20 | 09 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 1.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 09 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Dec 2022 |
| Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project: Gender Action Plan | Gender Action Plans | Dec 2022 |
| Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project: Investment Facility Report | Investment Facility Report | Dec 2022 |
| Grant Agreement (Special Operations) for Grant 0868-TON: Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project | Grant Agreement | Dec 2022 |
| Project Agreement for Grant 0868-TON: Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project | Project/Program Agreements | Dec 2022 |
| Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Sep 2022 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade under the Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility: Draft Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Sep 2022 |
| Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade under the Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility: Social Safeguards Due Diligence Report | Safeguards Due Diligence Reports | Sep 2022 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
None currently available.
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Project No. 49450-034 TON: Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project (OCB/NNUP05/21) | Invitation for Bids | Active | 21 Nov 2022 | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Project No. 49450-036 TON: Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project | Invitation for Bids | Closed | 17 Nov 2022 | 13 Jan 2023 |
Contracts Awarded
No contracts awarded for this project were found
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Nuku’alofa Network Upgrade Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Sep 2022 |