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New PPP road project for Aruba

The tender process is being opened for a new PPP road project for the island of Aruba. The Watty Vos Boulevard tender will be under the design, build, finance and maintain model, set out under a 22 year package by Aruba’s Government. The tender process is open to local and international contractors and consultants. The total cost of the project is estimated at around US$120 million. The work involves rebuilding some 7km of road along a 17km stretch as well as upgrading 12 intersections and building two over
January 27, 2014 Read time: 1 min
The tender process is being opened for a new PPP road project for the island of Aruba. The Watty Vos Boulevard tender will be under the design, build, finance and maintain model, set out under a 22 year package by Aruba’s Government. The tender process is open to local and international contractors and consultants. The total cost of the project is estimated at around US$120 million. The work involves rebuilding some 7km of road along a 17km stretch as well as upgrading 12 intersections and building two overpasses.

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