Spain’s flirtation with private sector finance

With central government funding due to be slashed next year, what are the prospects for private finance gaining a greater foothold in the Spanish water sector?

Water infrastructure spending was slashed by 19% from €4.1 billion to €3.4 billion in the 2010 Spanish budget proposals presented at the end of September. With wastewater compliance deadlines looming, and ongoing regional water deficits requiring the provision of new desalination and reuse capacity, there has scarcely been a better time for private sector financing to make inroads ...

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