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Q-Park to take over 14 car parks in London

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 Read time: 1 min
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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