First water project on BOT system in Tunis

The Tunisian government agreed on granting the establishment and operation of the water stations of the capital, Tunis, to an alliance of companies that includes French, German, British, and Tunisian companies whose investments reach $100 million. The projects will serve 700,000 persons in Tunis.

Persmission to run these projects will be granted to this alliance for 25 years. The project is the first of its kind in Tunis, and it is also a part of a program to improve the basic infrastructure in Tunis.

Signing the management contract for the "Radis 2" station for electricity will also be carried out on the BOT (Build - Operate and Transfer) system at the beginning summer to start its work in summer 2000.