SPEDU infrastructure development kicks off
Friday, October 23, 2020
Phase 1 infrastructure development project
The P230, 531, 402. 76 works contract entails the provision of detailed designs of infrastructure, construction of road works, storm water drains, water reticulation, sewer pump stations, power reticulation, street lighting and telecommunications.
Its period of performance is estimated to be 15 months and 12 months defects notification.
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