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Portuguese motorway operator Brisa to invest 50mn Euro in 2013

Portuguese motorway operator Brisa plans to invest €50 million in 2013. The bulk of the money will go on road re-laying and expanding roads in Aguas Santas and Soure (A1). The investment sum represents a decrease compared to previous years, which is attributed to lower prices in the construction sector.
December 14, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Portuguese motorway operator 1408 Brisa plans to invest €50 million in 2013. The bulk of the money will go on road re-laying and expanding roads in Aguas Santas and Soure (A1). The investment sum represents a decrease compared to previous years, which is attributed to lower prices in the construction sector.

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