First Public-Private-Partnership Application in Taiwan’s Wastewater Treatment Sector: Case Study of the Nanzih BOT Wastewater Treatment Project
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 136, Issue 8
Abstract
Taiwan has been promoting public-private-partnership (PPP) projects in the wastewater treatment sector with the aim of improving its sustainable environment and increasing its wastewater treatment rate. The Nanzih Wastewater Treatment Project is the first PPP application in Taiwan’s wastewater treatment sector. It provides important experiences and lessons for both the public and private sectors. This paper presents a detailed study of its tender process, concession agreement, financial structure, payment mechanism, and risk management. It explains the key features of the project and provides conclusive findings on the lessons learned. These observations should be useful for practitioners and academia who are interested in the development of future PPP wastewater treatment projects in Taiwan.
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Acknowledgments
The writers would like to thank Professor Ting-Ya Hsieh from Graduate Institute of Construction Engineering and Management, National Central University, Taiwan, Mr. Chien-Hsien Lee from the Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan, Mr. Chieh Lin from PPP Taskforce, Public Construction Commission, Taiwan and the industry practitioners, who would like to remain anonymous, for providing their constructive views and information for this case study.
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Volume 136 • Issue 8 • August 2010
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Received: Dec 31, 2008
Accepted: Jan 16, 2010
Published online: Jan 28, 2010
Published in print: Aug 2010
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