SubscribeOn 9 October 2009 UK Trade & Investment launched a new report detailing major infrastructure opportunities for UK companies in Brazil. The report includes information on over 80 projects which will help prepare Brazil to host the World Cup in 2014, as well as the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio.
With an estimated 600,000 foreign visitors expected for the World Cup alone and with 12 host cities to prepare, Brazil is facing a huge challenge. Estimates of the investment in infrastructure required to prepare for 2014 range from £10 billion to £30 billion. This will include:
- £1.5 billion on constructing and modernising 12 stadiums;
- £1.4 billion expanding and modernising airports across the country;
- Improving and expanding urban transport systems in the 12 host cities, a potential investment of up to £10 billion.
UK expertise in planning and delivering both large infrastructure projects, and major sporting events, mean our firms are well-placed to take advantage of these opportunities.
The executive summary of the report is below. PDF copies of the full report are available on request from:
Sara Pereira
Assistant Sector Manager Sports, Infrastructure and Mining
UK Trade & Investment, Rio de Janeiro
Email: sara.pereira@fco.gov.uk
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