Ukraine to seek investor for metro construction

The Kiev City State Administration (KSCA), in the Ukraine, is intending to attract private investors to build a metro line to Troyeshchyna housing estate. The relevant memorandum of understanding was signed at the I Kiev Investment Forum last week between the KSCA and the National Agency for Investment and Innovation, which will seek investors.
April 3, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSThe Kiev City State Administration (KSCA), in the Ukraine, is intending to attract private investors to build a metro line to Troyeshchyna housing estate. The relevant memorandum of understanding was signed at the I Kiev Investment Forum last week between the KSCA and the National Agency for Investment and Innovation, which will seek investors.

In 2012-2017, it is planned to build 12 metro stations, including two interchange stations. The project cost is estimated at US$1.39 billion. Along with financing, the chosen investor will be invited to construct, purchase equipment and manage the project.

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