$250 million for East Panama infrastructure
THE GOVERNMENT plans to allocate $100 million to remodel schools, and the construction of an aqueduct, a health center and a sports complex in the eastern area of the province of Panama.
In addition it has announced that on April 18 a tender will be launched for the extension of the ring road towards the sector, an investment in of over $150 million.
The announcement was made during the Sectorial Cabinet meeting held at Maria de los Angeles school, in the community of Las Paredes, in the town of 24 de Diciembre.
It came after extensive discussion with residents and local authorities, over the continuing need for health, education, housing, basic sanitation and drinking water facilities.