P.R. Aqueduct and Sewer Authority opens bids for new $21.4M central lab
July 9, 2019
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority has launched a bidding process to find a private company to design and build its new central laboratory building, which has an estimated cost of $21.4 million. In the announcement, PRASA also said the project includes performing improvements to the site and existing utilities infrastructure. The project must […]
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FEMA awards $14.2M in recovery funds to PRASA
October 24, 2018
The funds come from FEMA’s Public Assistance Program, and are destined to cover the expenses PRASA has incurred to provide security services.
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Rosselló: 4 P3 project RFQ’s draw 24 responses from local, int’l groups
September 5, 2018
The four projects are the transformation of the maritime transportation system; water meter optimization system; energy storage; and student life.
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S&P pulls P.R. Aqueduct and Sewer Authority’s bond ratings
August 30, 2018
S&P Global Ratings is withdrawing its 'CC' long-term and underlying ratings, and negative outlook, on Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority’s series 2008A, 2008B, 2012A and 2012B revenue bonds due to a lack of sufficient information.
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OBoard rejects gov’t fiscal plan, requests changes by Feb. 12
February 6, 2018
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto has asked the Puerto Rico government to revise the proposed fiscal plans for the Commonwealth, the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, as per letters sent Monday.
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Rosselló presents measure to allow central gov’t to lend to PREPA, PRASA
January 11, 2018
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló introduced a measure to the Puerto Rico Legislative Assembly that would allow the central government to issue loans to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA).
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Moody’s: PR’s fragile economy faces new risks post-María
September 26, 2017
The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is facing new risks and economic uncertainty following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria last week, Moody’s Investors Service concluded in a report released Tuesday.
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Oversight Board certifies fiscal plans for 4 P.R. agencies
May 1, 2017
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico on Friday approved and certified the fiscal plans of four covered territorial agencies: the Government Development Bank; Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority; Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority; and Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, with amendments.
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PRASA looks to staff, service PRASA Revitalization Corp.
October 19, 2016
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority’s (PRASA) board of directors on Tuesday authorized the creation of a Memorandum of Understanding to provide staff and services to the PRASA Revitalization Corp., formed recently to provide external financing to the cash-strapped water utility.
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La Fortaleza signs PRASA Revitalization Act into law
July 14, 2016
Puerto Rico Acting Gov. Víctor Suárez, signed House Bill 2864 into law Wednesday, creating the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority Revitalization Act, a statute that gives the water utility the tools to access capital markets and achieve self-sustainability.
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S&P cuts PRASA’s revenue bonds ratings to ‘CC’ and ‘D’
July 13, 2016
S&P Global Ratings lowered its ratings on the Puerto Rico Aqueduct & Sewer Authority's series 2008 and 2012 senior-lien revenue bonds two notches to 'CC' from 'CCC-'. The outlook is negative.
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PRASA to start seeking external financing in mid-August
July 8, 2016
Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority Executive Director Alberto Lázaro confirmed Thursday the agency is waiting for the governor to sign the law that will allow it to pursue external financing to begin talking to creditors next month.
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PRASA reaches forbearance agreements with creditors
July 7, 2016
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority has reached forbearance agreements with a number of federal and local government agencies to put off making payments for at least six months, according to filings submitted to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board on Wednesday.
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Water rate hike looms as lawmakers clash on PRASA bill
June 23, 2016
A yet undefined increase on water rates for residential and commercial customers could come as early as mid-July, if lawmakers are unable to move a bill authorizing financing mechanisms for the cash-strapped Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority, agency officials said Wednesday.
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General Contractors blast Senate for pulling PRASA bill
June 21, 2016
The Associated General Contractors of America, Puerto Rico Chapter (AGC-PR) on Monday blasted Senate President Eduardo Bhatia for withdrawing the Puerto Rico Aqueduct Authority Revitalization Act, saying holding off on its approval “is an attack on the island’s welfare and the future of the construction industry.”
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