Investment Opportunities in Abu Dhabi 2010 Road Transport Infrastructure Plans for Abu Dhabi 30 th January, 2011 Loga Veeramuthu Senior Road Transport Economic Analyst Main Roads Division, Abu Dhabi Department of Transport
Outline • • • Introduction The Surface Transport Master Plan Program delivery and financing Key Issues The Opportunities in the road sector Discussion 30 th January, 2011 2
Introduction • Meeting Plan 2030 policies, strategies and targets – Vision for a world-class city of the future – Spatial development strategy – 3 -fold growth in population, 4 -fold growth in tourist arrivals, 5 -fold growth in business • 5 -fold increase in transport demand by 2030 • Consequence: road network will be at full capacity before 2020 unless alternative solutions are provided • Need to transfer >30% of peak demand to public transport modes – Congestion would be intolerable otherwise 30 th January, 2011 3
Morning Peak Congestion in 2030 without STMP 30 th January, 2011 4
The Surface Transport Master Plan (STMP) 30 th January, 2011 5
Key Plan Components • 130 -km high-speed, high-quality metro system • ~340 kms of surface tram routes • 1, 500 kms of highway improvements (throughout the Emirate, mostly widening) • Extensive network of bus services where trams are not viable; ferry services along/between islands; pedestrian and bicycle facilities • TDM (Transport Demand Management) measures – Parking & congestion charges – Transit-oriented developments • High-speed rail links to Dubai, Al Ain, KSA 30 th January, 2011 6
Capital Components of the Plan AED 300+ billion. Tentative funding assumptions: • 65% from government debt/grant and developer contributions • 35% from private sector INDICATIVE ONLY SUBJECT TO REVIEW Total +/- AED 300 bln (2008 prices, excl contingencies & inflation) 30 th January, 2011 7
The Funding Challenge The challenge will be to meet peak capital funding requirements at a time when there will be other significant calls on private-sector and government sources (airport, oil/gas, industry etc) 30 th January, 2011 8
Delivering the Plan • Financing strategy – mix of funding sources – – – Fare revenues Government budget Government/project/corporate bonds Developer contributions Congestion and parking charges Private finance: PPP structures, supplier/ECA credits, bank lending etc • PPP and turnkey options under consideration • New DOT-owned corporations under consideration 30 th January, 2011 9
Issues in Delivery and Financing • Institutional capacity to manage such a large, complex program – Need program management assistance and streamlined procurement • Role of private sector in project/program delivery – Competitive outsourcing of services and financing • Life-cycle view of project/program delivery – Raises significant strategic questions • Risk transfer to the private sector – Realistic allocation of risk will be critical • Capacity of credit markets – Need to explore all alternatives, including government contributions and/or guarantees 30 th January, 2011 10
The Opportunities in the road sector • Road upgrade schemes – Increase in lane capacity on most major roads • New road schemes – New Abu Dhabi to Dubai road, new truck route etc • Innovative program funding structures – PPP – Other structure • Tapping into the credit markets – Different mix of funding, including government contributions and/or guarantees • Revenue raising 30 th January, 2011 11
Discussion • • • Direction of Do. T in the procurement process Registration with the Do. T Open tenders via media Direct invitation to shortlisted bidders Tender evaluation process Web site www. dot. abudhabi. ae 30 th January, 2011 12
Thank you 30 th January, 2011 13
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