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Krakow issues tender for underground car park construction

The Polish city of Krakow has issued a tender to design and build an underground car park under the Biskupi Square. The investment, to be conducted in a public-private partnership (PPP) model, is valued at over US$10.75 million. The winner will have three years to complete construction works and will be able to manage the car park for up to 30 years. Meanwhile, Krakow is planning investing in another underground car park, the Olimpijka, which is estimated to cost US$8.3 million. It is possible that the city
March 26, 2012 Read time: 1 min
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The Polish city of Krakow has issued a tender to design and build an underground car park under the Biskupi Square. The investment, to be conducted in a public-private partnership (PPP) model, is valued at over US$10.75 million. The winner will have three years to complete construction works and will be able to manage the car park for up to 30 years.

Meanwhile, Krakow is planning investing in another underground car park, the Olimpijka, which is estimated to cost US$8.3 million. It is possible that the city will call a tender regarding for this before the end of 2012.

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