11144 - Atilim University

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Environmental Review Summary

Project Number

11144

Company Name

ATILIM UNIVERSITESI

Date ERS Disclosed

Jan 28, 2002

Country

Turkiye

Region

Central Asia and Turkiye

Environmental Category

B - Limited

Status

Completed

Previous Events

Approved : Mar 27, 2002
Signed : Jun 14, 2002
Invested : Jul 17, 2002

Sector

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Industry

other

Department

Regional Industry MAS MCT

Project Description

Atilim University is a new private university in Ankara which, upon completion in 2010-2011, will cost an estimated US$76.4 million, and accommodate about 10,500 students in both its undergraduate and graduate programs. Since its founding in July 1997, the sponsors developed facilities to house about 1,100 students in Atilim''s faculties of engineering, arts & sciences, management, and graduate programs. IFC has been requested to finance the completion of the first phase of this project which is expected to cost about US$13.5 million. Upon completion of this first phase, Atilim will increase it''s student capacity by about 1,300 students - from the current 1,100 to 2,400 students. The project will add 15,000 m2 of indoor space dedicated to classrooms and laboratories for the faculties of management and engineering. In addition, this phase will include the construction of a wastewater treatment facility, power generation and distribution facility. If successful, Atilim will request IFC''s assistance to finance the next phase estimated to cost another US$40.7 million.

Environmental and Social

The sponsor has presented plans to address these impacts to ensure that the proposed project will, upon implementation of the specific measures agreed, comply with applicable host country laws and regulations and IFC requirements. The information about how these potential impacts will be addressed by the sponsor is summarized in the paragraphs that follow.

Water supply is currently from wells located on the University site but there are plans for the University to be linked to the City of Ankara water supply system. Buildings will use power from the City electrical grid but the University will also have access to diesel generators in case of emergencies. Currently the University generates about 50 m3 per day of wastewater which is treated in septic tanks. With the proposed expansion wastewater volumes are expected to increase to about 110 m3 per day. As part of this project the University plans to install a new wastewater treatment plant. During the summer months the treated wastewater will be used to irrigate the University lawns and gardens and during the winter months the treated wastewater will be discharged to the municipal sewer system for further treatment prior to discharge. The treated effluent will comply with IFC requirements, those of the Municipality of Ankara as well as the requirements of the Government of Turkey. Office solid waste (mainly paper) is collected and recycled - this will amount to about 250 kg per day after the University expansion. Glass, aluminum cans and plastic will also be collected for recycling. Organic solid waste (mainly from the restaurant and amounting to about 500 kg per day after the expansion) will be collected in plastic bags and taken to a central disposal point. Once a week the Municipality of Ankara collects this solid waste and the waste is transported off-site for disposal at a sanitary landfill operated by the Municipality of Ankara. There are no hazardous wastes generated by the University.

The project has been designed by a firm of local architect to meet national guidelines for earthquake protection (i.e. a Richter scale 4 earthquake). Construction of the buildings will be conventional reinforced in-situ concrete with brick infill and painted plaster wall linings with no use of asbestos-containing materials or CFCs. The architect is aware of IFC''s requirements regarding fire and life safety and has assured IFC that the buildings will fully comply with these requirements as well as those of the Government of Turkey. The sponsor is also expected to prepare and implement an emergency response plan (e.g. for earthquakes, fires etc) and to ensure that all staff and students are fully aware of the plans requirements.

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