Panama subway construction ready to start and finish in 38 months
(newsroompanama.com) The construction of the first line of Panama’s train system will include a public education program on the culture of riding the subway.
Work on the project will start early next year following Friday’s signing of the construction contract awarded to Constructora Norberto Odebrecht. and Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas.
The contract calls for completion in 38 months just prior to the 2014 elections.
Robert Roy, Executive Secretary of the Metro operation, said around 3,000 people would be employed including specialists in railways, structures, tunnels, and transportation. Both Panamanian and foreign engineers are expected to participate and the wage scales would help boost the Panamanian economy.
Warnings of increased traffic snarls during the construction period, coinciding with major road development plans, have already been Issued.
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Original Source: Newsroompanama.com
Date Retrieved: November 27, 2010.
