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th Meeting of the Monitoring 6 th Meeting of the Monitoring 6 Committee for the EEA and Committee for the EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms Norwegian Financial Mechanisms 2004 - -2009 2009 2004 Maltese Focal Point Monitoring

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Monitoring Committee 25.10.10

6 6th

th Meeting of the Monitoring

Meeting of the Monitoring Committee for the EEA and Committee for the EEA and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms Norwegian Financial Mechanisms 2004 2004 -

  • 2009

2009

Maltese Focal Point

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Monitoring Committee 25.10.10

EEA and N FM Projects EEA and N FM Projects

Code MT Title Grant € PP Co-fin. € Total Project Cost (excl. VAT) € FM Project Promoter 0005 Masterplan for the Cittadella – the Old Fortified City of the Island

  • f Gozo

229,075 40,425 269,500 EEA MGOZ 0006 Implementation of Schengen Acquis requirements at the Malta International Airport by April 2007 517,863 528,959 1,046,822 N Malta International Airport 0008 Procurement and Installation of Security / Safety Equipment for Building Sites housing SIS Equipment 246,656 43,528 290,184 N Malta Police Force 0010 Setting up an Oil Spill Response Capability for the Protection of Our Seas 800,000 200,000 1,000,000 EEA Transport Malta (formerly MMA) 0011 Xrobb l-Għaġin Nature Park and Sustainable Development Centre 635,725 88,916 724,641 EEA + N Nature Trust (Malta) 0012 Consolidation of Terrain and Historic Ramparts Underlying Council Square, Mdina 562,488 99,262 661,750 EEA + N MRRA – Restoration Unit 0013 Technical Assistance Fund for Malta 73,288 12,932 86,220 EEA + N OPM – PPCD 0014 Conservation of Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum - World Heritage Site 324,861 57,329 382,190 N Heritage Malta

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Monitoring Committee 25.10.10

Overview of the Overview of the Annual Reports and Project Progress Annual Reports and Project Progress 1 September 2009 1 September 2009 – – 30 September 2010 30 September 2010

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Highlights of the Annual Reports Highlights of the Annual Reports

2 reports were drawn up – 1 for each FM The areas covered were:

  • Strategic background of the Grants in relation to National Priorities
  • Summary of previous Annual Meeting and Reports
  • Projects’ Progress and their contribution to the Priority Areas and

Cross-Cutting Issues

  • Matters of Horizontal Nature (modifications, monitoring and finance)
  • Publicity
  • Work plan for next year
  • Audit plan
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Overview of Projects Overview of Projects’ ’ Progress Progress

  • MT0005 Master plan for the Cittadella – the Old Fortified City of the Island of Gozo
  • MT0006 Implementation of Schengen Acquis Requirements at MIA
  • MT0008 Procurement and Installation of Security / Safety Equipment for Building Sites

housing SIS Equipment

  • MT0010 Setting up an Oil Spill Response Capability for the Protection of Our Seas
  • MT0011 Xrobb l-Għaġin Nature Park and Sustainable Development Centre
  • MT0012 Consolidation of Terrain and Historic Ramparts Underlying Council Square, Mdina
  • MT0014 Conservation of Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum - World Heritage Site
  • 200,000.00

400,000.00 600,000.00 800,000.00 1,000,000.00 1,200,000.00 MT0005 MT0006 MT0008 MT0010 MT0011 MT0012 MT0014

Allocated Contracted Disbursed

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MT0005 MT0005 Masterplan Masterplan for the for the Cittadella Cittadella, the , the Old Fortified City of the Island of Old Fortified City of the Island of Gozo Gozo

Contract awarded to Politecnica – Ingeneria ed Architettura (Italy) – signed 17 October 2008 Phase 1 – data collection and evaluation Regular consultation and meetings with PP and other stakeholders Phase 2 – presentation of masterplan document Closure event held at the Cittadella on 17 June 2010

Priority Areas: Conservation of European Cultural Heritage, including Public Transport and Urban Renewal and Academic Research EEA Grant: € 229,075.00 PP Co-financing: € 40,425.00 Total Project Cost (ex. VAT): € 269,500.00 Contracted: € 267,854.64 Disbursed: € 267,854.64 Project Promoter: MGOZ

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MT0005 MT0005 Masterplan Masterplan for the for the Cittadella Cittadella, the , the Old Fortified City of the Island of Old Fortified City of the Island of Gozo Gozo

Publicity:

  • 12 panelled posters exhibited

during project closure event (17 June 2010)

  • 5000 booklets printed
  • Billboard affixed on way uphill to

Cittadella

  • Dedicated website

(www.cittadellamasterplan.com)

  • Local news and documentary

coverage

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MT0006 Implementation of MT0006 Implementation of Schengen Schengen Acquis Acquis Requirements at the Malta Int Requirements at the Malta Int’ ’l Airport l Airport

Project completed in 2007 Project Interim Report and Project Completion Report drawn up and submitted to FMO Results achieved through project (Gates for non-/Schengen departures) remain

  • perational

IAID reports an irregularity on 30 April 2010 – one project budget heading exceeded by € 4,197. Recovery of € 2,076.26 (Norwegian share).

Priority Area: Implementation of the Schengen Acquis N Grant: € 517,863.00 PP Co-financing: € 528,959.00 Total Project Cost (ex. VAT): € 1,046,822.00 Contracted: € 1,046,314.00 Disbursed: € 1,046,314.00 Project Promoter: MIA

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MT0006 Implementation of MT0006 Implementation of Schengen Schengen Acquis Acquis Requirements at the Malta Int Requirements at the Malta Int’ ’l Airport l Airport

Publicity:

  • No further publicity actions have

taken place during the period under review – however Commemorative Plaque remains affixed in the constructed non- Schengen Departures Hall

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MT0008 Procurement and Installation of MT0008 Procurement and Installation of Security / Safety Equipment for building sites Security / Safety Equipment for building sites housing SIS Equipment housing SIS Equipment

Project completed by December 2009 Security and safety requirements at the sites housing SIS equipment successfully addressed the mandatory security requirements for entry into Schengen

Priority Area: Implementation of the Schengen Acquis N Grant: € 246,656.00 PP Co-financing: € 43,528.00 Total Project Cost (ex. VAT): € 290,184.00 Contracted: € 290,184.00 Disbursed: € 290,184.00 Project Promoter: Malta Police Force

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MT0008 Procurement and Installation of MT0008 Procurement and Installation of Security / Safety Equipment for building sites Security / Safety Equipment for building sites housing SIS Equipment housing SIS Equipment

Publicity:

  • No overt publicity actions have

taken place due to delicate subject matter

  • Press release / conference on

successful completion of project

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MT0010 Setting up an Oil Spill Response MT0010 Setting up an Oil Spill Response Capability for the Protection of Our Seas Capability for the Protection of Our Seas

Project completed in August 2010 Presentation of studies and reports: hydrographic study, (environmental) sensitivity mapping, incident risk assessment and incident impact assessment National Contingency Plan reviewed, revised and rewritten – awaiting final approval Oil and Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) equipment supplied

Priority Area: Protection of the Environment, including the human environment, through, inter alia, integrated pollution prevention and control EEA Grant: € 800,000.00 PP Co-financing: € 200,000.00 Total Project Cost (ex. VAT): € 1,000,000.00 Contracted: € 998,434.64 Disbursed: € 998,434.61 Project Promoter: Transport Malta (formerly, Malta Maritime Authority)

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MT0010 Setting up an Oil Spill Response MT0010 Setting up an Oil Spill Response Capability for the Protection of Our Seas Capability for the Protection of Our Seas

Publicity:

  • Project closure event (8 July 2010)

addressing all stakeholders in maritime, shipping, tourism industries, terminal and facility

  • perators, yacht marinas, commercial

vessel operators and government agencies

  • Project Closure event – also present

was the Royal Norwegian Embassy to Malta based in Rome

  • PP presented this project during

Warsaw conference - EEA & Norway Grants in Environmental Sector - in October 2009

  • All equipment procured, where

possible, carries a plaque acknowledging co-financing support

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MT0011 MT0011 Xrobb Xrobb l l-

  • G

Għ ħa aġ ġin Nature Park and in Nature Park and Sustainable Development Centre Sustainable Development Centre

15,500 trees planted Restoration works on existing structures reached an advanced stage Wind turbines are on order Tender for Photovoltaic Panels was recently awarded Sewage treatment plant, remaining restoration works and interior fittings to be completed by end of 2010 – latest January 2011 Project inauguration expected in mid January 2011

Priority Area: Protection of the Environment, including the human environment, through, i.a., integrated pollution prevention and control and promotion of renewable energy EEA + N Grant: € 635,725.00 PP Co-financing: € 88,916.00 Total Project Cost (ex. VAT): € 724,641.00 Contracted (to date): € 655,833.00 Disbursed (to date): € 185,306.44 Project Promoter: Nature Trust (Malta)

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MT0011 MT0011 Xrobb Xrobb l l-

  • G

Għ ħa aġ ġin Nature Park and in Nature Park and Sustainable Development Centre Sustainable Development Centre

Publicity:

  • Project visited by prominent figures,

including H.E. Norwegian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and H.E. Ambassador of Norway to Malta

  • PP presented this project during

Warsaw conference - EEA & Norway Grants in Environmental Sector - in October 2009

  • Seminar on this project as a case

study held at the University of Malta on 5 December 2009

  • Over Summer 2010, PP established

contacts with other European education centres using renewable energy for bilateral exchanges and knowledge sharing

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MT0012 Consolidation of Terrain and Historic MT0012 Consolidation of Terrain and Historic Ramparts Underlying Council Square, Ramparts Underlying Council Square, Mdina Mdina

Project completed (physically - September 2009; financially - September 2010) A successful pilot project to a larger ensuing ERDF project on restoration of fortifications around Malta and Gozo

Priority Area: Conservation of European Cultural Heritage, including public transport and urban renewal EEA + N Grant: € 562,488.00 PP Co-financing: € 99,262.00 Total Project Cost (ex. VAT): € 661,750.00 Contracted: € 650,686.64 Disbursed: € 618,375.60 Project Promoter: MRRA (Restoration Unit)

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MT0012 Consolidation of Terrain and Historic MT0012 Consolidation of Terrain and Historic Ramparts Underlying Council Square, Ramparts Underlying Council Square, Mdina Mdina

Publicity:

  • Dedicated website for project set

up

  • Project site-visit of H.E.

Norwegian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs and H.E. Ambassador of Norway to Malta, extensively covered in local news media (print/online newspapers and TV)

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MT0014 Conservation of MT0014 Conservation of Ħ Ħal al Saflieni Saflieni Hypogeum Hypogeum – – World Heritage Site World Heritage Site

3D documentation (laser scanning and digital photographic) of the Hypogeum completed in August 2010 Previously unsuccessful tender for Equipment, Supply and Installation was re- issued in 3 tender lots; only 1 lot (Equipment) awarded Tender for Supply and Installation reissued in April 2010; result of award published in July 2010 but objection has been lodged, stalling the process Given circumstances, project will not be completed by final eligibility date (30 April 2011). Formal request to FMO for extension beyond April 2011.

Priority Area: Conservation of European Cultural Heritage, including public transport and urban renewal N Grant: € 324,861.00 PP Co-financing: € 57,329.00 Total Project Cost (ex. VAT): € 382,190.00 Contracted (to date): € 155,487.33 Disbursed (to date): € 34,788.33 Project Promoter: Heritage Malta

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MT0014 Conservation of MT0014 Conservation of Ħ Ħal al Saflieni Saflieni Hypogeum Hypogeum – – World Heritage Site World Heritage Site

Publicity:

  • Temporary signage designed,

manufactured and affixed on site

  • Project features on Heritage

Malta’s official website (www.heritagemalta.org)

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Contribution to Priority Areas Contribution to Priority Areas

Protection of the Environment, including the human environment:

  • MT0010 – targeting marine pollution
  • MT0011 – afforestation & renewable energy sources

Conservation of European Cultural Heritage, including public transport and urban renewal:

  • MT0005 – studies in better use & safeguarding fortified city
  • MT0012 – consolidation of fortifications (pilot project)
  • MT0014 – monitoring of micro-climate in unique underground site

Implementation of Schengen Acquis:

  • MT0006 – prepared Malta for lifting of air borders
  • MT0008 – addressed mandatory security requirements for entry into Schengen

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Contribution to Cross Contribution to Cross-

  • Cutting

Cutting Issues Issues

Sustainable Development (Environmental, Economic & Social):

  • Environment protected through all projects, ensuring that all actions undertaken are

eco-friendly

  • Improved sites potentially attracting more tourism and generating business
  • Improved standard of living expected in areas of intervention

Gender Equality:

  • All PPs are equal opportunity employers and actions are non-discriminatory between

genders

Good Governance:

  • Manual of Procedures devised for guidance by FP
  • Public Contracts Regulations followed strictly by public entities and in spirit by private

PPs

Bilateral Relations:

  • Acknowledgement of assistance through logos, co-financing statements etc.
  • Visits by Norwegian Embassy to projects
  • Visit by Norwegian State Secretary for Foreign Affairs

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Horizontal Issues Horizontal Issues

Project Modifications:

  • Projects needing a modification sought and obtained

approval from FP or from FMO through FP, depending

  • n case
  • Some projects were modified in 2 ways:
  • an extension on the planned completion date
  • transfer of saved funds between activities/budget

headings

  • Every project modification required respective PIP

revision

Monitoring Committee 25.10.10

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Project Modifications:

EEA + N

  • Planned Completion Date from

February 2010 to April 2011

  • Savings from one activity transferred to

another activity EXTENSION + TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN PROJECT MT0013 PROJECT MODIFIED MODIFICATION TYPE MODIFICATION DESCRIPTION FINANCIAL MECHANISM MT0005 EXTENSION Planned Completion Date from August 2009 to May 2010 EEA MT0008 EXTENSION Planned Completion Date from February 2009 to December 2009 N MT0010 EXTENSION + TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN PROJECT

  • Planned Completion Date from

January 2009 to 21 August 2010

  • Savings from one activity transferred to

another activity EEA MT0011 EXTENSION Planned Completion Date from July 2009 to December 2010 EEA + N MT0012 EXTENSION Planned Completion Date from January 2010 to September 2010 EEA + N MT0014 TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN PROJECT + EXTENSION (exceptional case)

  • Savings from two activities transferred

to one activity

  • Request for extension on final eligibility

date of April 2011 N

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Payment Process & Progress Payment Process & Progress

2009/2010 - Major progress in payment processing 5 projects fully completed – physically and financially Most Project Interim Reports in process

€6,261.90 €34,788.33 MT0014 NFM €19,540.52 €111,932.44 MT0011 EEA + NFM €52,233.12 €290,184.00 MT0008 NFM €111,307.59 €618,375.60 MT0012 EEA + NFM FINANCIAL MECHANISM PROJECT ELIGIBLE AMOUNT (GRANT + MT) VAT (NON-ELIGIBLE) EEAFM MT0005 €267,854.64 €47,801.55 EEAFM MT0010 €998,434.61 €13,751.97 NFM MT0006 €1,046,314.00 €182,646.60 EEA + NFM MT0013 €34,695.98 €408.62 TOTAL € 3,402,580.03 €433,951.99

Monitoring Committee 25.10.10

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Highlights of next year Highlights of next year’ ’s work plan s work plan

Implementation of Information and Publicity Campaign (programme level) Completion of projects MT0011 & MT0013; MT0014 ongoing depending

  • n Donor’s decision

Start of new programme 2009 - 2014

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Information & Publicity Campaign on the EEA & N FM Information & Publicity Campaign on the EEA & N FM

Programme level – focus on Priority Areas € 15,254 excl. VAT Departmental call for tenders issued on Government Gazette of 8 January 2010 = no bidders Reissue of Tender on 16 July 2010 = 1 bidder

Direct Agreement Starting November 2010 2 phases:

– Educational (school students); artistic exhibition – Street advertising (general public)

Monitoring Committee 25.10.10

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Monitoring Committee 25.10.10

Thank you for your attention Thank you for your attention

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