Ministry of Public Works announced the opening of an international tender for the construction of the Santo Domingo metro. The first line would be built along John F. Kennedy through to Padre Castellanos street. Those bidding would also have to include finance packages. Information is available at the Ministry of Public Works (Tel. 565-2811, Ext. 2082) as of 14 October. Those interested in participating in the bid need to submit a letter of intent by 25 October. The Ministry also announced the pre-qualifying period for the tender to build eight apartment towers to lodge the Pan American Games athlete village has been extended to 12 November 1999.
