Panama: Advances in Metro ExtensionThursday, August 14, 2014 The 15.8 km extension to Metro line 1, at a cost of $211 million, is 72% complete and should be finished by the first quarter of 2015. In addition to the extension of Line 1, the work includes the construction of an elevated station in San Isidro, an underground station in El Ingenio and the manufacture and supply of a train. Panama Launches Tender for Tunnel ConstructionThursday, February 17, 2011 The Works Ministry will launch a tender for the construction of a tunnel in the Inter American Highway. The tunnel is located at the intersection of the Inter American Highway and the Rio Hato runway, in the Province of Coclé. Public Works in 2019: $4 billion Investments ProjectedFriday, August 17, 2018 The Varela administration's budget for next year includes $4.032 billion for the City of Health and new polyclinics, Metro Lines 2 and 3, and construction of road works, such as the Santiago-David highway. The budget presented by the Ministry of Economy and Finance in Panama includes several items for public investment projects, which together amount to just over $4 billion, according to the institution's budget report. Panama: $578 million for the MetroFriday, August 31, 2018 The government announced that in 2019 it will invest $578 million in the completion of Line 2 and in the construction of the branch that goes from the Technological University to Tocumen. Although Line 2 must be operational in April 2019, Metro de Panamá announced that in January it will bring into operation five stations and 12 of the 20 wagons that the Line will have, in order to meet demand foreseen during World Youth Day. Panama Puts Road Infrastructure Out to TenderFriday, November 5, 2010 The contract is for design and construction of overpasses and viaducts in the capital´s Via Brazil. The Ministry´s of Public Works bid terms provides $5 million to implement an environmental management plan and relocation of utilities. Panama: $25 million for InfrastructureMonday, August 31, 2015 The Mayor of Panama has announced that it has earmarked $25 million for renovation of roads and infrastructure in different areas of the capital. The funds will be used to fund various renovation works in the districts of San Felipe and Santa Ana. FCC Awarded Contracts worth $ 386 Million in PanamaTuesday, March 22, 2011 The company has been awarded two contracts within the road realignment program in Panama City. The Projects, which should begin within two months, include works on two streets in the center of the capital. Panama: $89 million Paving Contract EndorsedMonday, July 25, 2016 The mayoral office of Panama has announced that the contract awarded to Odebrecht to improve the Via España has been endorsed by the Comptroller. The information was confirmed by Mayor Jose Isabel Blandon, while the Secretary General of the Municipality of Panama, Guillermo Bermudez, "... said that the order to proceed may be delivered next week." Awards: Urban Improvement for $26 millionWednesday, October 19, 2016 Constructora MECO won the contract for the design and improvement of public space, road and pedestrian infrastructure, and easements in Calle Uruguay, in the district of Panama. Taking part in the tender were: Ortiz Construcciones y Proyectos, S.A. Seven Companies Prequalified for Metro Line 3Thursday, September 28, 2017 Of nine companies participating in the prequalification process, seven were authorized by Metro de Panama to participate in the international tender to build Line 3. From a statement issued by Metro de Panama: Fourth Bridge over the Canal ApprovedMonday, November 12, 2018 Two years after the publication of the tender, the Varela administration and the Panama Fourth Bridge Consortium signed the contract for the design and construction of the Fourth Bridge over the Panama Canal. From the statement of the Ministry of Public Works: Panama: Lack of Funding for Canal BridgeFriday, September 11, 2015 The Canal Authority will go to the international market to seek funding to complete the construction of the third bridge, which is 34% complete. From a statement issued by the Panama Canal Authority: Panama To Start Road Rearrangement in 2011Friday, October 22, 2010 In the summer of 2011, authorities will begin construction of the remainder of the highway known as "Corredor del Norte". Jorge Ricardo Fábrega, director of the Transportation Authority (ATTT), explained that while these rearrangement works are conducted, the highways known as Northern and Southern corridors will be used as the main backup roads. Tenders for Road Works Submitted in PanamaMonday, February 14, 2011 Seven companies submitted bids for road realignment works in Panama City. Participating companies are: Asociación Accidental Constructora Pirenarcia, S.A.-Transcaribe (Spain - Panama); Consorcio Ingenieros Civiles Asociados, S.A. from CV-Constructora MECO, S.A. (Mexico-Costa Rica), Constructora Norberto Odebrecht (Brasil), SACYR, S.A., Fomento de Construcción and Contratas, S.A.; CBPO Engenharía LTDA (Brasil) and CONALVÍAS, S.A. (Colombia). Panama: $18 million for Construction of Coastal RoadMonday, June 10, 2013 The Panama Tourism Authority has set the price tag for the construction of the coastal road between Cuango and Santa Isabel, in Colon, at $18 million. Prensa.com reports that "the clarification meeting for the best value abbreviated tender will be held June 12, and the receipt of bids is scheduled for June 21." |
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