ACCIONA and its local partner BRK have signed in Recife a concession contract worth 2.680 billion euros to manage the sanitation of 153 municipalities in Pernambuco (BrasilThe agreement aims to modernize the water supply and waste treatment for eight million people over 35 years.
Details of the investment and regional scope in Pernambuco
The alliance formed by ACCIONA y BRK has today formalized the concession contract for the provision of basic sanitation services in 153 municipalities and one district of the state of Pernambuco, BrasilThis public-private partnership agreement, which will extend over the next three and a half decades, envisions a mobilized investment of BRL15.400 billion (approximately €2.680 billion)The funds will be used entirely for the expansion and modernization of water supply and urban sanitation infrastructure throughout the region.
The official signing ceremony took place in the city of Recife and has had the participation of José Manuel Entrecanales, president and CEO of ACCIONAand the governor of the state of Pernambuco, Raquel LyraThe event was also attended by various local authorities and representatives of the winning consortium.
| Project Concept | Key Data |
|---|---|
| Estimated Total Investment | BRL15.400 billion (€2.680 billion) |
| Concession Term | 35 years in the Making |
| Beneficiary Population | More than 8 million inhabitants |
| Geographical Scope | 153 municipalities and one district |
Social and operational impact on the water cycle
The implementation of this project will allow for a substantial improvement in access to treated water and in wastewater collection and treatment services. It is estimated that the project will have a positive impact on the quality of life of more than eight million inhabitants in strategic areas such as the metropolitan region of Recife, Agreste, Sertão, the zona da Mata and the district of Fernando de Noronha.
Within the management model, ACCIONA y BRK They will assume full responsibility for the supply, including:
- Efficient distribution of drinking water.
- Collection and advanced treatment of wastewater.
- Compliance with water loss reduction targets.
- Guarantee of continuity and stability in supply.
Brazil as a strategic market for internationalization
This project is part of the Nuevo Marco Legal del Saneamiento implemented in BrasilA regulation designed to attract private investment and close the gap in access to drinking water and sanitation in the country. For the water business of ACCIONA, the contract of Pernambuco This represents their third major contract in the last two years, adding to their sewerage services in 48 municipalities of Paraná and urban sanitation in eight municipalities of Espirito Santo.
The Spanish company has nearly 30 years of experience in the Brazilian market. Among its most significant infrastructure projects is the Línea 6 of the subway São Paulo, considered one of the greatest works of Latin America with an investment of over R$19.000 billion. Its portfolio also includes the Terminal 2 del Puerto de Açu en Río de Janeiro and the rehabilitation of the Estación Júlio Prestes en São Paulo.
Recently, the Ayuntamiento de São Paulo has also entrusted the construction company with the road section between the Avenida Jornalista Roberto Marinho and Rodovia dos Imigrantes, a vital logistics axis for connecting the metropolis with the Paulista coast.
Key points and frequently asked questions about the sanitation project in Pernambuco
What is the total investment volume of the project?
The contract includes an investment of BRL15.400 billion, equivalent to about 2.680 billion euros, intended to modernize water infrastructure over a period of 35 years.
How many people will be affected by this service improvement?
More than eight million residents in 153 municipalities and one district will benefit, including key areas such as Recife, Agreste and Fernando de Noronha.
What position does Brazil occupy in ACCIONA's strategy?
Brazil is a strategic market where the company has been operating for almost three decades, managing critical projects such as Line 6 of the São Paulo metro and various sanitation contracts in Paraná and Espirito Santo.
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