Brazil president Dilma Rousseff plans US$6.12bn paving-waterworks projects

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is looking to invest US$6.12 billion (BRL 13.5 billion) in basic water and sanitation and paving projects under phase 2 of the country's growth acceleration plan. President Rousseff said a total of 310 projects are to be carried out, benefiting 1,198 cities and towns, including the federal district. Besides building drainage systems, water mains, and sewer systems, 7,500km of roads will be paved and 15,000km of sidewalks will be created. The resurfacing and implementi
October 28, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is looking to invest US$6.12 billion (BRL 13.5 billion) in basic water and sanitation and paving projects under phase 2 of the country's growth acceleration plan.

President Rousseff said a total of 310 projects are to be carried out, benefiting 1,198 cities and towns, including the federal district.

Besides building drainage systems, water mains, and sewer systems, 7,500km of roads will be paved and 15,000km of sidewalks will be created. The resurfacing and implementing of bike paths and crosswalks as well as signage works are also included in the planned projects.

During her announcement, the president stated that Brazil is lacking in basic water and sanitation projects and stressed the importance of prioritising work in the sector.
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