Brazilian road building analysis

The Brazilian Government now intends to evaluate plans for additional private investment in transport infrastructure. The country’s Ministry of Planning will start analysing work that was not covered under initial contracts for private investment in current road, railway and port projects. The plans represent substantial sums with an estimated total investment of US$9.76 billion in all. Under the current model, companies look for official permission to carry out work in order to improve their concessions. G
April 15, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
The Brazilian Government now intends to evaluate plans for additional private investment in transport infrastructure. The country’s Ministry of Planning will start analysing work that was not covered under initial contracts for private investment in current road, railway and port projects. The plans represent substantial sums with an estimated total investment of US$9.76 billion in all. Under the current model, companies look for official permission to carry out work in order to improve their concessions. Government authorisation is required as the companies can then be compensated for their investments in the projects. Each contract is to be considered on an individual basis, but the Ministry of Planning has said that the process could be fast and lead to a major investment in the infrastructure sector. This improved funding stream is sorely needed following recent funding issues with regard to Brazilian transport infrastructure projects. Much of the intended $3.25 billion investment in road infrastructure will included road widening work and the construction of new lanes for existing routes.
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