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Some Key Terms of the Concession Agreement for BIAL Greenfield Project
Government
Grant concession to build, operate airport; Close the existing airport; Grant exclusivity within 150 km; Allow the consortium to carry out business related to airport activities (including non-aviation); Allow the consortium to select service providers (e.g. cargo, ground handling, catering); Guarantee no discrimination; Disclaim explicitly any risk of project; No financial guarantees given.
Project comprises a 6-lane bridge over Yamuna river and approach roads costing Rs. 4.00 billion. Flyover at Ashram road junction required for smooth traffic flow from the project delayed. Traffic significantly lower than appraisal estimates. Average daily collection is Rs. 0.27 million(Debt service liability about Rs. 1.70 million/day) Lesson: Co-ordinated development of linkages and accurate traffic estimation key for project success.
Lesson: Being first project, project reached closure with help of financial support from NHAI.
First BOT bridge project in Kerala State; GCDA acted as the sponsor authority Other agencies involved - KSIDC, CPT, Cochin Corporation and PWD Project was offered on a BOT basis and bid for concession period. At bidding stage Traffic studies, technical studies & draft concession agreement was given to bidders Project has been awarded to Gammon India Lesson: Initial investment on project preparation yields high returns
Capacity building of government / public agencies Interest and capacity among private sector operators Building awareness for pay for use principle among consumers and communities within society Addressing financing issues of lenders and investors Ensuring adequacy of services at affordable rates to the urban poor