Q-Park, one of the three leading providers of parking facilities in Europe, has won the bid to take over 14 car parks in the heart of London.
February 3, 2012
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182 q-park, one of the three leading providers of parking facilities in
Europe, has won the bid to take over 14 car parks in the heart of
London. The company, which has promised to invest over US$16 million in
an extensive refurbishment programer, has been granted the 25-year
lease by Westminster City Council against strong competition from across
Europe. The 14 car parks provide 4,200 car parking spaces and 900
motorcycle bays.
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