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RFQ for GBP 800 million regeneration project in the UK

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has published a contract notice for the GBP 800 million (USD 1.04 billion) Clapham Park Phase 2 Estate Regeneration Project in south London. Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing is the trading name of Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd (MHT) and Thames Valley Housing Association (TVHA). MHT is seeking to appoint a partner to form a corporate joint venture vehicle (50:50 basis) to secure investment and expertise to deliver the Clapham Park Phase 2 estate regeneration project under the competitive procedure with negotiation. It is envisaged that Metropolitan Living Ltd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of MHT) will enter into the JV agreement with the selected joint venture partner for the establishment of the joint venture entity. The appointed partner will be expected to provide investment and expertise to the corporate joint venture entity to deliver the project, involving the development of up to 16 sites across the Clapham Park Estate, providing approximately 2 388 new homes, non-residential, public realm and infrastructure as further set out in the planning permission, project brief and procurement documentation. The Clapham Park estate regeneration project is strategically located between three local centres, Clapham, Brixton and Streatham Hill, the regeneration will create a vibrant, inclusive series of neighbourhoods with safe, secure streets, ample public and private green space and new community facilities, while also positively maintaining Clapham Parks unique character. The regeneration will offer a variety of housing tenures and typologies to help meet London and Lambeth’s housing requirements, with the proposal facilitating the needs of residents of all ages to create a vibrant, inclusive community. The building program will last 15 years and is expected to end in 2035. The deadline for the submission of the requests to participate is on September 15, 2020. You can see the details of this solicitation on our business opportunity page here. The estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates is on October 10, 2020. United Kingdom

Ultra-fast CAD 1.6 bn internet project proposed in Canada

The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) is seeking federal and provincial support to deliver ultra-fast, Gig internet to homes and businesses in the region through a CAD 1.6 billion (USD 1.2 billion) public-private partnership (PPP). “Gig” refers to an internet speed of 1,000 Mbps or 1 Gbps (gigabit per second). It provides seamless, reliable connectivity needed for business, healthcare, education and other services. EORN would seek to fund the project through a combination of funding from the federal and provincial governments, loans from the Canada Infrastructure Bank and the private sector. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) declared 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload internet speeds as a minimum basic service goal. Without additional public investment, it is unlikely that parts of eastern Ontario would reach these service levels before 2030. The average global broadband speed in 2020 is 92 Mbps and is projected to reach 110 Mbps by 2023, according to the Cisco Annual Internet Report. Delivering Gig service generally involves a fibre optic or cable connection to the home or business. The EORN Gig Project leverages previous investments in infrastructure and services. This includes a fibre optic backbone and other infrastructure across the region built to handle the speed and capacity of the Gig project . EORN, a non-profit created by the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), works with governments and community organizations to improve and leverage broadband access to fuel economic development and growth. The EORN Gig Project would serve a geographic area that includes 13 municipal members of EOWC, including: County of Frontenac County of Haliburton County of Hastings City of Kawartha Lakes (single tier) County of Lanark United Counties of Leeds and Grenville County of Lennox and Addington County of Northumberland County of Peterborough United Counties of Prescott and Russell County of Prince Edward (single tier) County of Renfrew United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Canada

Russia has launched its first floating solar PV plant

Russia’s first floating solar PV plant has started testing in a reservoir of Nizhne-Bureskaya hydropower plant in the Far Eastern Federal District. The 54kW floating solar plant features a pontoon block with 140 solar cells (manufactured by Hevel Group) at the largest hydropower plant in the far eastern region of Russia. Hevel Group, Russia’s largest integrated company in photovoltaics, has designed the flexible system, which features a special connection scheme of floating modules, designed to withstand several metres in water level differential and waves. Read more: Russia’s world-first floating nuclear plant fully commissioned Enel Russia signs agreement for development of renewable energy projects Analysis: Global coal power set for record decline In a statement released by RusHydro, the world’s second-largest hydroelectric power producer and Russia’s largest power-generating company, said the facility is currently testing its autonomous operation as well as a joint operation with the Nizhne-Bureyskaya hydropower plant. Once testing is complete the floating solar power plant will be situated at the headrace of the hydropower plant as an auxiliary to increase electricity production and contribute to operational efficiency. If the need arises, the mobile solar power plant can be relocated. The way Hevel Group constructed the buoyant pontoons not only reduced the construction time but increased its mobility. The floating solar PV plant can be dismantled very quickly and easily transported to any part of the reservoir. The floating solar PV plant can feed into the grid or be operated in stand-alone mode thanks to installed storage batteries. The annual output of the plant is estimated to be around 53,500,000kWh. Russia

Punjab approves water supply project for Amritsar and Ludhiana

The Government of Punjab in India has approved a World Bank-aided canal-based water supply projects worth over $285.71 for Amritsar and Ludhiana cities. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) would provide financing of $200m (70%), while the Punjab government will provide the remaining $85.71m (30%). According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), the financing will be provided as per the proposal raised by the Local Government department for the adoption of the Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) under the Punjab Municipal Services Improvement Project. Backed by technical support from the World Bank, the pre-feasibility study reports were prepared in 2015 for both the cities. The reports were again updated last year. Approximately 90 acres of land is required to construct the Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) and collection tanks for treated water and pumping stations that are close to the canals located in Amritsar and Ludhiana. From the total land, Amritsar requires nearly 40 acres, while Ludhiana needs 50 acres. The project will comprise four components. India