Construction Magazine August 2014 | Page 254

LATINCO S . A . ( Latinoamericana de Construcciones S . A .)
to achieve self-sufficiency .
Over the next year , the company foresees completion of its first power station , which is to become fully operational during early 2016 ; the construction of a second power plant is scheduled to begin during that same year .
“ We are positive that 10 years from today , we will still be in the construction business AND in the energy sector with the operation of small hydropower plants ,” says Ramirez .
Developments during 2014-2015
• Puente Gualanday bridge : Girardot-Ibague- Cajamarca route concession project , developed with the company ’ s own equipment , to be completed in November 2014 . The Gualanday bridge is to become an important part of the route , measuring 2100 ft . long and nearly 300 ft . high .
• South cross route development : maintenance for the Tumaco - Pasto - Moca section ; improvements after damages during winter season .
• Puente Madre Laura Montoya bridge construction : currently under construction in the city of Medellin in association with the municipality and other state-owned entities . This will become the largest bridge developed in a city in Colombia .
• Winter mitigation projects nationwide : constructions with a strong social focus
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