Caern gains concession for Natal
- From: Vol 3, Issue 7 (July 2002)
- Category: General
- Region: Americas
- Country: Brazil
- Related Companies: KfW
THE CITY OF NATAL, state capital of Rio Grande do Norte in the north east of Brazil, has awarded a 25-year water and wastewater concession to the state water company, Companhia de Águas e Esgotos do Rio Grande do Norte (Caern).
Caern already operated services in Natal, which has a population of 800,000, but unlike the previous situation it must now meet certain performance targets. In the fifth year of the concession, 60% of the population must have sewage collection and treatment, rising to 90% in the tenth year and 100% in 15 years.
Caern must invest 10% of its ...
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