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Chile toll deal for Q-Free

$4.5m contract sees Q-Free providing multi-lane free-flow plus service and maintenance
By Adam Hill June 30, 2022 Read time: 1 min
The deal centres on the San Antonio – Santiago highway, which belongs to Sacyr Concessions (© Tj Alex | Dreamstime.com)

Q-Free has been awarded a new tolling contract in Chile.

The client is the concessionaire of the San Antonio – Santiago highway, which belongs to Sacyr Concessions.

Worth around NOK45 million ($4.6) the deal comprises a multi-lane free-flow (MLFF) roadside solution as well as service and maintenance for five years.

In terms of the financials, Q-Free says: "Most of the revenues will be recognised in 2023."

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