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JAMAICA

Name of Project: Soapberry Water Treatment Plant Project (Infrastructure Sector) Project Location: St. Catherine and Kingston & St. Andrew

Public/Private Sector

Mode of Investment: Establishingandimplementing a project through PPP

Central Wastewater Treatment Company (CWTC) is the Special Purpose Vehicle which currently owns, manages and operates the 75,000 m3/day Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant (Soapberry). Soapberry handles wastewater flows generated from sections of Portmore in St. Catherine, Kingston & St. Andrew (KSA). The National Water Commission is seeking to facilitate private participation to expand the Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant to meet the projected increase in demand based on developments contemplated. Additionally, the NWC’s objective is to monetize all or part of its 85% shareholding in the company.

Investment amount required in US$:

• Budget: USD $86million • Financial structure to be determined from completion of business case • PPP procurement process • NWC’s aims to monetize all or part of its 85% shareholding in the CWTC • Revenue Source: NWC Tariff

Contact Persons: Don Gittens | Email: dgittens@jamprocorp.com Telephone Number: +1 (876) 978-7755

Name of Project: Caymanas Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) (Infrastructure Sector)

Public/Private Sector

Mode of Investment: Establishingandimplementing a project through PPP

The CSEZ is the flagship economic zone for the country. This 236-ha/ (583-acres) SEZ is strategically located on the edge of Kingston, with proximity and direct access to the Port of Kingston and the International Airport. The CSEZ addresses the business needs, requirements, and aspirations of a modern SEZ and takes into consideration its surrounding environment, its presence along the Mandela Highway, the flexibility needed by the market, and the experience and comfort required by its future tenants and users. The CSEZ has 176-ha/(435-acres) of serviced industrial land, 14-ha/(34-acres) of land devoted to common and open space as well as green buffer areas to create a comprehensive, sustainable, and eco-friendly SEZ unlike no other.

Investment amount required in US$: • Total project cost: Earth- works & Off-Site Infrastructure: US$46.23 million • Onsite Construction Infrastructure: $144.380 million • Land annual lease per M2 from GoJ to Developer: starting rate USD $2 - USD $4 • Developer Equity: 50% and 70% for different scenarios Interest Rate:7% tested 9%

Contact Persons: Don Gittens | Email: dgittens@jamprocorp.com Telephone Number: +1 (876) 978-7755

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