Extension of Panamanian Coastal Belt Begins

Brazilian Company Norberto Odebrecht has received orders from the Executive to begin construction of the project.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

The $52 million project extends the coastal belt from the Old Quarter (Casco Antiguo) in San Felipe to a few meters short from the President's office (Palacio de las Garzas).

"The official ceremony was done this morning, and had the participation of Public Works Minister Federico Suárez", reported Prensa.com

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