Colombia

Principal features of the project are as follows: (A) completion of the existing El Colegio hydro plant, by the addition of three 50 MW units, to its final 300 MW c... Show More + apacity. Since the new units would utilize some facilities included in the first stage of the plant, the cost per kilowatt installed for this plant is $65. The unit cost for the total 300 MW installation would be about $158 per kilowatt. (B) Construction of the Canoas hydro plant, with one 50 MW unit. In addition to generating power, this plant will control the supply of water for the rest of the hydro generating system which is built in a series on a 25 km stretch of the Bogota River. The cost of this installed capacity is estimated at about $245 per kilowatt. (C) Expansion and improvement of transmission and distribution system facilities scheduled during the period 1968-1970 required to market the power to be generated by the planned addition to capacity. This also includes extension of street lighting facilities. Show Less -

The Third Atlantico Irrigation Project is the first stage of intensive agricultural development in the southern part of the Department of Atlantico near the Caribbe... Show More + an Coast. It would comprise two parts: Part I - the development of 3,900 hectares for irrigation; and Part II - flood protection works for an area of 6,000 hectares. The irrigated area would grow primarily high value crops for export. Part I would include a complete irrigation and drainage system and the on-farm works needed for intensive cropping; purchasing agricultural equipment; establishing perennial crops; setting up marketing facilities, including an orange packing plant; creating field trial farms; providing agricultural management, including technical assistance to farmers accompanied by credit facilities; preparing feasibility studies for future stages of the project; and training personnel abroad. Part II would consist of the construction of an interceptor channel to protect from flooding an area of 6,000 hectares of cultivable land, of which 3,200 hectares are presently under traditional cultivation; auxiliary civil works and the introduction of improved cropping practices under rain-fed agriculture. Show Less -

The project is directed mainly at on-farm improvements such as land clearance, fencing, water supplies, stock handling facilities and the improvement of pastures an... Show More + d breeding stock. These improvements would raise both output and efficiency of production. It is expected that about 900 beef cattle ranches, 250 dairy farms and 35 sheep farms would participate in the project. In all cases long-term development credit to farmers of up to twelve years is envisaged. Investment in each sector would be spread over three years. Domestic and imported goods required for farm development, contractors' machinery, and equipment and supplies for dairy cooperatives would be procured by the ultimate beneficiaries through the normal trade channels. Show Less -

The Nare Hydroelectric Project for Colombia will provide a loan of US $45 million to the Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) to construct a hydroelectric developmen... Show More + t. The objective of the project is to increase the power capacity of the EPM in order to meet the demands of its consumers in Medellin. Its components are: 1) construction of the Nare hydroelectric power plant, including the installation of four 66 MW units; 2) installation of 80 km of two-circuit 230 kv transmission lines; and 3) expansion of the EPM's distribution system. These new additions will increase the EPM's power capacity in order to supply consumer demand. Show Less -

The National Railroads Rehabilitation Project for Colombia will provide a loan of US $30 million to the Colombian National Railroads (CNR) to purchase equipment for... Show More + its railroad rehabilitation program. The objective of the project is to rebuild railroad tracks, complete dieselization of the system, and procure rolling stock and other equipment to increase the CNR's carrying capacity. Its components are the procurement of: 1) freight cars and component parts; 2) diesel locomotives and spare parts; 3) shops and shop tools; 4) rails and accessories; 5) steel for bridges; 6) other railroad equipment and materials; and 7) consulting services and training. The new additions will allow the CNR to increase its carrying capacity in order to handle increased traffic demands on the railroads. Show Less -

The CVC-Chidral Power Expansion Program Project for Colombia will assist in financing the expansion of the power facilities in the Cauca Valley. The objective of th... Show More + e project is to supply enough power to meet increased demands in the Cauca Valley region. Its components are: 1) completion of the Calima I hydroelectric station; 2) construction of 35 km of 115 kv transmission lines; 3) expansion of the Cali distribution system; 4) provision of new machinery to operate two coal mines; and 5) general planning for future power development. The new additions will increase the power supply in order to meet increased demand in the Cauca Valley region. Show Less -

The Fourth Highway Project for Colombia will provide a loan of US $39 million to the Government of Colombia to finance its highway rehabilitation program. Currently... Show More + , the highway system is inadequate to handle passenger traffic demands. Also, it has not provided reliable road connections from isolated areas to major commercial centers. The project will resolve these problems by: 1) constructing and reconstructing 721 km of roads, including completing the Cali-Medellin-Cartagena road; 2) constructing eight additional sections of road totaling 526 km; 3) providing engineering services for road construction, studies, and final designs for future road works; 4) appraising present highway maintenance operations; and 5) purchasing highway maintenance equipment and spare parts. These improvements will modernize the highway system in order to provide safe and reliable transportation routes for travelers in Colombia. Show Less -

The Second Guadalupe Hydroelectric Project covers the foreign exchange cost of the second stage project as well as foreign exchange requirements under the first sta... Show More + ge project (See report no. TO203). The project comprises the addition of an 18 MW hydro unit in the Troneras plant, three hydro units of 40 MW each at the Guadalupe III plant, the construction of an earth fill dam, the construction of transmission facilities, and the expansion of the Medellin distribution system. The cost of the development is equivalent to $185 per kilowatt of installed capacity. The low cost of the hydro installation makes it comparable in capital cost to a thermal installation of equivalent capacity. Show Less -

The Third Yumbo Thermal and Calima Hydro Projects will finance the foreign exchange cost for an extension to the thermal plant, for construction of a new hydro plan... Show More + t, and associated transmission and distribution systems, to be carried out by the Corporacion Autonoma Regional del Cauca (CVC) and Central Hidroelectrica del Rio Anchicaya (CHIDRAL). The project consists of: 1) extension of the existing Yumbo thermal plant, which includes the installation of a 33 MW unit; 2) construction of the 120 MW Calima hydro plant, with an initial installation of two units, each with a capacity of 30 MW. The dam to be constructed across the Calima river, and its tributary, the Bravo river, would create a reservoir wit a capacity of 533 million cubic meters; 3) construction, and installation of transmission lines, and substations; and, 4) expansion of distribution networks in Cali, in nine smaller towns, and sixteen villages. Show Less -

The Guadalupe Hydroelectric Project for Colombia will provide a loan of US $12 million to the Empresas Publicas de Medellin (EPM) to finance its power expansion pro... Show More + gram. The EPM owns and operates the electrical power supply in the area of Medellin. Currently, it does not have the capacity to supply enough power to its consumers. This problem has slowed economic development in the area. The objective of the project is to increase the generating capacity of the EPM by 96 MW and the amount of energy delivered annually to Medellin by 540 million kwh. It will include transmission facilities and the expansion of the distribution system in Medellin. The project components are: 1) diversion of two small rivers into the Guadalupe river; 2) construction of the Troneras earth filled dam; 3) construction of the Troneras and Guadalupe III power plants; 4) installation of 70 km of double circuit 120 kv transmission and tie lines; 5) enlargement of Medellin substations, addition of transformer capacity, and extension of primary and secondary distribution circuits; and 6) preliminary studies on the Nare scheme. These improvements will increase the power capacity of the EPM in order to meet consumer demands. Show Less -