The project development objective (PDO) is to improve access to information needed to select the best feasible option for maintaining the availability of fresh water of adequate quality to the Lake St Lucia System , a wetland of global biodiversity importance, and to increase access among local communities to conservation compatible economic opportunities.

This PDO will contribute to a long term goal of improving the ecosystem functioning of the Lake St Lucia System to conserve wetland habitats of global importance.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
2924
Country
South Africa
Implementing Agencies
The World Bank
Approval FY
2009
Status
Completed
Region
Africa
Executing Agencies
St. Lucia Wetland Park Authority
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Full-size Project
Focal Areas
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
12,700,000
GEF Project Grant
9,000,000
GEF Agency Fees
931,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
13 Oct 2005
Concept Approved
01 Sep 2008
Project Approved for Implementation
12 Oct 2009
Project Closed
09 Jul 2018