Role of State
in implementation of
major PPP road projects
Panagiotis Patsiadas
Deputy Head of Contracts & Bids Unit,
International Project Department
“EGNATIA ODOS S.A.”
Role of State in implementation of major PPP road projects
“EGNATIA ODOS S.A.”
• According to the MoU and following a proposal by the Greek State, the
Steering Committee of the BSRH assigned the responsibility of
operation of the Technical Secretariat for the execution of the project to
“EGNATIA ODOS S.A.”.
• “EGNATIA ODOS S.A.” is a legal entity governed by private law in the
form of a “Société Anonyme” with the Greek State (Ministry of
Infrastructure, Transport and Network) being the sole shareholder.
• It is responsible for the design, construction, operation and maintenance
of the EGNATIA Motorway. EGNATIA Motorway and its vertical Axes are the
backbone of the Northern Greece transport system, which runs
“horizontally” from Igoumenitsa (Adria) to Kipi (Turkish borders).
• Based on its wide range of experience and know how, EGNATIA ODOS has
extended its field of activities to other areas in Greece and abroad.
Role of State in implementation of major PPP road projects
“EGNATIA ODOS S.A.”
Major Running Projects
ABROAD
GREECE
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Egnatia Odos Motorway
Vertical Axes to Greek borders
New Thessaloniki Ring Road
Infrastructure Projects on the
islands of Northern and
Southern Aegean
Representative of Ministry of
Infrastructure, Transport and
Network for PPP projects:
- Athens - Thessaloniki
Motorway
- Central Greece Motorway
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New Bridge at Greek – Turkish
borders according to relevant
bilateral agreement
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Project & Construction Management
for National Roads DN 18 and DN 24
(Romania)
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Project & Construction Management
for Saranda - Konispol Road
(Albania)
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IFC / World Bank Assist in PPP
project “Milot-Morine Highway”
(Albania)
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Project Management Support for
Transport / Regional Development
Operational Programs (Bulgaria)
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
TURKEY
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Design and construction management of the new bridge in Evros
river at Greek – Turkish borders in cooperation with the relevant
Organisation of Motorways of Turkey.
ROMANIA
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Consulting services for the design, tender documents and
supervision for the road Baia Mare – Iacobeni (DN18) restoration
works (Romanian Motorway State Company / RNCMNR).
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Consulting services for the design, tender documents and
supervision for the road Crasna – Iasi (DN24) restoration works
(Romanian Motorway State Company / RNCMNR).
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
BULGARIA
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EGNATIA ODOS A.E. is the preferred bidder, as head of a J/V, for
the international tender providing Consultancy Services for the
Management and Support of Transport and Regional Development
Operational Programs (Roads Infrastructure Agency / RIA).
ALBANIA
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Management and Supervision Services for the road Ag. Saranda Konispoli (Sagiada) construction works (Ministry of Public Works,
Telecommunications and Transport / General Roads Directorate).
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Consulting Services as head of a J/V for the World Bank
international competition (IFC-WB), implementing operation and
maintenance concession contracts for motorways in Albania.
CONCESSION CONTRACTS
By Common Ministerial Decision Δ0/0/28/2/Φ.1332 “Egnatia Odos A.E.” was
assigned and delegated the Greek State rights and obligations concerning
following concession contracts :
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«DESIGN – CONSTRUCTION – FINANCING – OPERATION –
MAINTENANCE AND EXPLOITATION OF THE MOTORWAY
MALIAKOS - KLEIDI» (L. 3605/07)
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«DESIGN - CONSTRUCTION - FINANCING - OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND EXPLOITATION OF THE CENTRAL GREECE
MOTORWAY (E65)» (L. 3597/07)
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«DESIGN - CONSTRUCTION - FINANCING - OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND EXPLOITATION OF THE THESSALONIKI
SUBMERGED TUNNEL» (L. 3535/07)
CONCESSION CONTRACT DATA
OF THE MOTORWAY MALIAKOS - KLEIDI
Axis length
PATHE motorway 230 km
Technical data
Cross section
Four lane motorway with two traffic lanes and a
hard shoulder per direction as well as a central
reserve
Under construction 25 km motorway
Twin-bore tunnels 11.1 km
Twin split carriageway bridges 2.3 km
7 Interchanges
5 two-sided Service Areas, 4 Operation &
Maintenance Centers
Duration
Thirty (30) years
Contract cost
1.25 billion Euro
Operation and
maintenance
Motorway length 205 km
CONCESSION CONTRACT DATA
OF THE CENTRAL GREECE MOTORWAY (E65)
Axis length
175 km
Technical data
Cross section
Four lane motorway with two traffic lanes and a
hard shoulder per direction as well as a central
reserve
Under construction 175 km motorway
Twin-bore tunnels 9.2 km, C&Cs 2.2 km
Twin split carriageway bridges 12.5 km
15 Interchanges
5 two-sided Service Areas, 4 Administration &
Maintenance Centers
Duration
Thirty (30) years
Contract cost
1.60 billion Euro
Operation and
maintenance
PATHE motorway 57 km
OPERATION – EXPLOITATION – MAINTENANCE
OF EGNATIA MOTORWAY
Road Maintenance
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Operations & Maintenance Guidelines
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Routine Maintenance Manual
Road Operation
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Tunnel Operation / Tunnel Emergency Plans
Road Exploitation
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Toll Stations
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8 Services Areas & 20 Rest Areas
Road management
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5 Motorway Administration Centers (MAC)
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Telematics Applications
MOTORWAY SERVICE AND REST AREAS
Road Exploitation
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Service Areas: 8 (developed) / 8 (awarded) / 5 (planned)
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Provide: parking spots for stops / short-term parking
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Offer: food, telephone, shopping and sanitary facilities
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Road users can also find gas stations to refill their tank, do
vehicle maintenance works or have breakdown assistance
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20 Rest Areas
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Provide: parking spots for stops / short-term parking
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Offer: open air rest areas with sanitary facilities
Role of State in implementation of major PPP road projects
Service Concession Contracts:
Development, Finance, Operation, Maintenance and
Exploitation of Motorway Service Areas
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Grantor: EGNATIA ODOS S.A.
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Invitation to Tender: Open Procedure
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Contract duration : thirty (30) years
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Royalties: turnover rate
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Infrastructure guarantee : two (2) years beyond contract’s
expiration
Role of State in implementation of major PPP road projects
Service Concession Contracts:
Development, Finance, Operation, Maintenance and
Exploitation of Motorway Service Areas
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Design principles: technical guidelines
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Expropriation: during motorway construction and operation
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Location closeness: ca. 40 - 90 km distance
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Traffic volume: ca. 5,000 – 20,000 vehicles / day (AADT)
(depending on specific section)
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Traffic break: ca. 5% - 10% all vehicles
Role of State in implementation of major PPP road projects
Service Concession Contracts:
Development, Finance, Operation, Maintenance and
Exploitation of Motorway Service Areas
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Catering and fueling activities
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Develop, equip and maintain following infrastructure:
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Travelers’ and Vehicles’ Service Building
Parking lots for light and heavy vehicles
Sanitary facilities and sewage system / plant
Electricity, telecommunication and water networks
Landscaping and adjustment of road network
Role of State in implementation of major PPP road projects
Thank you, honestly,
for your attention!