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Regional corridor investment projects and measures were identified and assembled into
the Northern Corridor Master Plan in 2011 76. The summary of planned expenditures by mode
of transport and period is shown i
Table 49: Northern Corridor Master Plan Program (Cost in Million USD by Period)
Mode 2011/15 2016/20 2021/30 Total
Road 825 1,161 9 1,995
Railway meter gauge 292 455 41 788
Port of Mombasa 600 300 0 900
Other Ports 233 360 0 593
Inland Waterways 90 90
Pipelines 0
Multi Modal 21 20 41
Border Crossing 12 6 18
Institution Building 2 2
Total 2,075 2,302 50 4,427
Source: The Northern Corridor Infrastructure Master Plan 2011.
Funding mechanisms and financial resources for the development of transport corridor
investments are enhanced if investment programs are formulated beyond the national
boundary at a regional or sub-regional level. This is the case with investment in the northern
corridor, where the benefits of a well-managed and supported coordinating agency are
apparent through this case study. Multi-national funding agencies demand that investment is
set in the context of both national and regional planning. The World Bank SSATP is a case in
hand. Once projects have been approved and included in this regional program funding is
almost guaranteed. An important point about funding is that while the coordinating authority
is vital in preparing regionally integrated plans, it has no status to secure funding and repay
loans. Funding must be done via national entities that can provide sovereign guarantees.
4.6.8. Environmental and Energy Factors
With regards to immediate impacts of corridor development to local populations,
environmental assessment is mandatory in all countries. All freight and most passenger
transport in the NTTC is powered by diesel fuel. There are no data available on energy
consumption or emissions of CO2 equivalent, nor does the NCTTCA collect such data at the
current time. However, corridor development will certainly increase emissions of greenhouse
gases, dust and other pollutants which should be monitored. Potential Impacts on climate
change will be caused by increased emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrous
oxides from vehicular exhaust pipes and operations equipment. Air pollution will increase due
to increase in traffic brought by improvements in the road condition. Measures that are on the
table to be implemented include regular and adequate maintenance of diesel powered
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