93492 Timor-Leste Road Climate Resilience Project Improving the lives of rural people in Timor-Leste through sustainable and climate resilient roads. Providing better access to Background hospitals, schools and markets A lack of maintenance and repairs since the country’s independence in 2002 has led to the poor condition through road rehabilitation. of most of Timor-Leste’s road network. Despite minor works on the main road between Dili and the Indonesian border with West Timor, as well as emergency repairs to areas damaged by landslides, a survey Improving the quality and climate conducted in 2009 found that the vast majority of the road network was no longer repairable. resilience of roads to prevent closures. General road failures and frequent landslides means it is often impossible to negotiate the roads, Training government staff in road particularly during the rainy season. This is not only caused by the effects of the weather, but also by a lack maintenance and emergency of maintenance and poor design, with many roads lacking drainage capacity and sound foundations. As a responses to increase road result of the road conditions, communities are becoming increasingly isolated, vehicle operating and structure sustainability. freight costs are growing, and journey times are rising. About the Project The Timor-Leste Road Climate Resilience Project is investing in the existing road network to improve its climate resilience. The project focuses heavily on the rehabilitation of the Dili-Ainaro Corridor. This 110km road corridor serves as a vital cross-country link between the north and the south of Timor-Leste, connecting the districts of Dili, Aileu and Ainaro — or 32 percent of the country’s population. Overall, the project will benefit residents of rural areas, whose incomes and access to vital services are directly impacted by the condition of the road. With improved roads; hospitals and schools will be more accessible and farmers will be able to improve agricultural production through better contact with local and regional markets . The project has four key components : Location: The project is located on 1. Development of Climate Resilient Road Infrastructure the national road between Dili and This component will invest in key infrastructure to reduce the impact of high volume and intense rainfall. Ainaro districts. Physical works include improving drainage structures, adding pavement and installing other environmental resilience measures along the corridor. The works will be carried out in two phases: phase one will deliver urgent road infrastructure repairs to sections in the poorest conditions, while phase two will ensure overall road Approval Date: 17 May, 2011 improvement. Closing Date: 31 December, 2018 2. Climate Responsive Maintenance and Emergency Planning and Response Systems This will ensure the sustainability of road infrastructure investments through routine and emergency Total Project Cost: US$110 maintenance, and emergency planning and response systems. million 3. Project Support and Training Under Component three, support will be provided to the Project Management Unit. There will also be a training Donors: World Bank program for the Ministry of Infrastructure, other government staff and contractors aimed at improving skills (International Development related to maintaining mountainous roads and enacting emergency responses. Association) — US$60 million & Government of Timor-Leste— 4. Feasibility Studies and Detailed Designs US$50 million This will include carrying out feasibility studies and detailed designs of selected road segments linked to the Dili- Ainaro Corridor. Implementing Agency: Timor-Leste Ministry of Public Works Contact: World Bank Task Team Leader www.worldbank.org/tl Elisabeth Goller, Senior Transport Specialist, egoller@worldbank.org