The restructuring was approved in November 2012 and met aims (b) and (c). Aim (a) was
also partially met; the baseline was amended and targets for intermediate indicators were revised
to be more realistic. An additional intermediate indicator to complete the establishment of three
WQMAs was introduced to support an integrated approach to water quality management in the
catchment. These WQMAs were also used to facilitate the engagement of LGUs in this project
which has proved to be an effective approach. However, at the GEO indicator level targets for
sanitation and sewerage coverage and BOD loading were either unchanged or made more
ambitious. At the mid-term review the Bank team advised the Client that they should reduce the
ambition of the project, given the challenges faced. However the Client felt strongly that the
activities included were essential and that the contribution of the project to wider impacts in terms
of improved sanitation should be measured. The restructuring did not consider changing the
implementation arrangements as the work under DENR, LLDA and MWSS were already well
advanced.