Brazilian town launches $483m tender for water project

The southern Brazilian town of Imbituba has launched a R$783m ($483m) tender to provide municipal water supply and sewerage services for a 35-year period.

The town’s contract with service provider state water utility Casan expired last month.

Imbituba aims to reach 100% potable water supply coverage and 80% wastewater collection and treatment coverage.

The bid offer is expected to close on 22 September 2011, reports bnamericas.com.