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Pavlodar Tram Phase 2 Project

Client: EBRD

Pavlodar, a city of approximately 370,000 inhabitants in northeastern Kazakhstan and the capital of Pavlodar Region, operates an 89 km tram network dating back to 1965. Currently, trams account for around 40% of public transport passenger traffic in the city. The tram fleet comprises 115 passenger vehicles, of which up to 68 are used during peak hours. However, the fleet is significantly outdated, with an average age of nearly 40 years. 

To address this, the Pavlodar Oblast Akimat requested financing from the EBRD for Phase 2 of its tram modernization programme, which involves procuring up to 35 new energy-efficient trams, including battery-powered models capable of autonomous operation. This investment would replace approximately 50% of the existing fleet. The EBRD had previously supported Phase 1 of the programme. 

Project objectives

The objective of the assignment was to conduct an Environmental and Social (E&S) Assessment in accordance with local legislation, international standards, EU requirements, and the EBRD’s Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) and Performance Requirements (PRs). Key tasks included: 

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Identifying potentially significant environmental and social impacts and risks linked to both the Company’s current operations and the proposed investment

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Assessing the compliance status with applicable legislation and EBRD PRs

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Recommending measures to avoid, minimise, and mitigate any adverse impacts

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Identifying opportunities for improving environmental and social sustainability

Results and main conclusions of the study

Under this assignment, AVG: 

  •     Conducted a comprehensive assessment of existing and project-related E&S risks and impacts; 
  •     Developed a baseline description tailored to the risks posed by both ongoing operations and the proposed investment; 
  •     Prepared an Environmental and Social Assessment Report in line with EBRD requirements, including a Compliance Summary Table mapped against EBRD PRs; 
  •     Identified the need for additional studies to examine certain aspects in more detail (e.g. biodiversity, resettlement, retrenchment, etc.); 

In addition, the following key deliverables were prepared: 

  •     Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) – ensuring meaningful consultation with affected parties; 
  •     Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP) – outlining measures for risk mitigation and compliance; 
  •     Non-Technical Summary (NTS) – summarizing key project impacts for public disclosure. 

This assessment will support the EBRD’s investment decision and guide sustainable implementation of the tram fleet renewal project, contributing to improved urban mobility and environmental performance in Pavlodar.

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