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  • Mota-Engil finalises $1.5bn concession for Brazilian underwater tunnel

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    Mota-Engil Latam Portugal has finalised a concession contract for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project to construct, operate, and maintain the Santos-Guarajá Submerged Tunnel in São Paulo, Brazil.

    The project entails an investment of approximately 7.8 billion reais ($1.5bn). Public contributions will provide up to 5.1bn reais during the construction phase, shared equally between the São Paulo state government and the federal government.

    The concession period spans 30 years, during which Mota-Engil will develop Brazil’s first underwater tunnel, measuring roughly 1.5km in length, with 870m submerged beneath the access channel to the Port of Santos.

    Upon commencement of operations, the concessionaire will receive a fixed annual revenue of 436.1m reais, alongside an estimated additional revenue of around 2.5bn reais over the operational period of 25 years.

    The construction phase is set to last five years and is expected to add approximately €1.2bn to Mota-Engil’s backlog.

    The tunnel will feature three lanes in each direction, a dedicated line for light rail vehicles (LRV), and designated areas for cyclists and pedestrians.

    This infrastructure aims to significantly reduce travel time from an hour to five minutes for approximately 720,000 users of the existing routes.

    The project is anticipated to enhance the competitiveness of the Port of Santos, the largest port in Latin America, and stimulate economic activity while promoting sustainability by lowering fuel consumption and emissions in the region.

    This contract represents a significant milestone under the New PAC – Growth Acceleration Plan, increasing Mota-Engil’s backlog in Brazil to around €2.2bn.

    The Mota-Engil Group sees considerable potential for further investment and expansion in the Brazilian market in the medium to long term.

    “Mota-Engil finalises $1.5bn concession for Brazilian underwater tunnel” was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand.

     


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  • Georgia a Big Winner at Smart 20 Awards With Three Projects Honored

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    ATLANTA, April 8, 2025 (Newswire.com)
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    Georgia continues to shine in the smart cities arena, with three projects earning national accolades at the Smart 20 Awards, presented at the Smart Cities Connect Conference on April 14 in San Antonio, Texas. Led by Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners and the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (PIN), Georgia contributed 15% of this year’s honorees, with initiatives focused on traffic safety, electric transit, and energy integrity.

    “These partnerships for smart city innovation are proof that collaboration is indeed Atlanta’s superpower and helps propel Georgia as a top state for cleantech innovation,” said Cynthia Curry, Senior Director of Cleantech Ecosystem Expansion at the Metro Atlanta Chamber.

    Ghost Intersection: Enhancing Traffic and Pedestrian Safety

    Curiosity Lab at Peachtree Corners, in partnership with Seyond, introduced its “Ghost Intersection” project to improve mobility and safety at SR141 and Peachtree Corners Circle. Using LiDAR technology and advanced software, the initiative captures real-time traffic data to reduce collisions. “We are always looking for new ways to harness cutting-edge technology to improve safety and accessibility for our community,” said Brandon Branham, Peachtree Corners Assistant City Manager and Chief Technology Officer. He added, “This technology can be deployed without tearing up roads or disrupting commutes and provides a cost-effective path to next-generation infrastructure.”

    The other two winning projects were supported by PIN:

    Chatham Connect: Expanding Electric Microtransit

    Chatham Area Transit (CAT) launched an initiative to integrate on-demand electric transit with existing services in Chatham County. “This Smart20 Award underscores our commitment to transit equity and innovation,” said Mary Moskowitz, CAT’s Chief of Planning. With support from PIN, Georgia Tech, and local institutions, CAT is developing a scalable model for transit systems nationwide to ensure sustainable and reliable transportation.

    Thomasville Heights: Reducing Energy Burdens in Underserved Communities

    Atlanta’s Energy Efficiency Education Project was celebrated for its impact on Thomasville Heights and Norwood Manor. The project utilized drone-based audits and affordable retrofits to cut air leakages by 25%, boost comfort by 92%, and lower energy consumption by up to 35%. “Our research demonstrated the power of targeted retrofits to enhance both energy equity and climate resilience,” said Georgia Tech Associate Professor Tarek Rakha. Chandra Farley, Atlanta’s Chief Sustainability Officer, noted the program as a precursor to WeatheRISE ATL, emphasizing its replicable and transformative approach.

    “As priority neighborhoods for Mayor Dickens’ Neighborhood Transformation Initiative, the informative project outcomes will continue to serve these neighborhoods, and the entire city, for years to come.”

    To learn more: https://pingeorgia.org/smart-20-awards-with-three-projects-honored/

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    Source: Partnership for Inclusive Innovation

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  • Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Smart Cities Projects Receive International Recognitions

    Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Smart Cities Projects Receive International Recognitions

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    Warner Robins, Woodstock, and Columbus, Georgia, recognized with smart community awards


    ATLANTA, March 28, 2024 (Newswire.com)
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    Within hours in early March, projects from three Georgia communities that are part of the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s (Partnership) Community Research Grant program were honored with international smart cities awards. 

    Warner Robins’ Citizen Safety Digital Twin for Community Resilience and Woodstock’s Smart Master Plan and Smart Corridor Study were recognized at the 2024 Taipei Smart City Summit and Expo with the Intelligent Community Forum’s Smart21 Community Award. At the same time, Columbus was named a Smart 20 award winner by Smart Cities Connect for the Digital Twin River Safety Project. That award will be presented in May. 

    “These accolades are a testament to the Partnership’s pivotal role in developing, nurturing, steering, and funding these projects from conception to triumphant completion,” said Debra Lam, the Partnership’s director. 

    The Warner Robins project to develop and test a Citizen Safety Digital Twin for Community Resilience integrated a dynamic license plate reader solution with police department investigation practices to help lower crime rates in the community. Working with researchers from Georgia Tech and Middle Georgia State University, the Warner Robins Police Department used historical crime data to determine the optimal location and direction to place license plate reader cameras. During the six-month pilot phase of the project, the data helped recover 27 stolen vehicles and solve three major crimes — a shooting and two homicides. 

    “It’s one of the best investments we can make as a city because it brings the peace of mind of safe streets, safe communities, safe shopping experiences. The fact that we have our flock cameras in different areas in our city with the smart technology to expand the footprint of our police department helps us solve crime and also deter crime, which is even more beneficial.” Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said.

    The Woodstock project dates back to 2020, when the city worked with the Partnership on a master plan and smart corridor study to help alleviate the traffic and lack of parking, following a doubling of the population since 2010.

    In that first part of the project, the city collected data from GridSmart installations, which document minute-by-minute traffic and turning movements. In the second phase, interns from the Partnership examined the data to find ways to integrate it with previously collected traffic volume flows to show historical patterns. The goal is to determine the best way to amalgamate the data to make smart decisions about new transportation projects. 

    “Woodstock is honored to be among this diverse list of communities, and we are proud to represent the state of Georgia with fellow honoree Warner Robins,” said Mayor Michael Caldwell. “The city of Woodstock is committed to improving its citizens’ quality of life through smart technology programs. From transportation systems to innovative infrastructure technology, the city has been boldly pursuing the initiatives of its Smart Master Plan since 2020.”

    The Columbus project’s goal is to make the world’s longest manmade urban whitewater course safer for swimmers and boaters. Scheduled and unscheduled dam releases have caused flooding, limited time for evacuations, and drownings. A digital twin created for the river allowed Georgia Tech and Columbus State University researchers to collaborate and develop technology that can predict changing water levels, detect humans in the water, and alert authorities. 

    “While winning the award is awesome, the impetus was to promote river safety and provide real-time SMART solutions that save lives,” said Dr. James Forrest Toelle, information technology director for Columbus Consolidated Government, and the project manager for the digital twin project. “None of it would have been possible without the tremendous partnership with Georgia Tech, the Partnership, and our local fire department.”

    “It was an incredible opportunity for us to develop public safety Digital Twins together with collaborators in Columbus and Warner Robins,” said John Taylor, Frederick Law Olmsted Professor in Georgia Tech’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, “and it is particularly rewarding to see the research being implemented to help save lives and reduce crimes in communities. These smart community awards are an important recognition of the forward-thinking vision and dedication to public safety of these communities.”

    These three international wins follow the selection of Valdosta as a finalist in the 2021 World Smart Cities Awards in the Mobility Category for its Traffic Monitoring and Communication System to Improved Safety, Connectivity, and Efficiency project that has reduced the time it takes for first responders to travel the city. 

    “These projects exemplify the transformative power of technology and community engagement in creating safer, more enjoyable, and more resilient communities,” Lam said. “This success rate is a clear indicator of our role in nurturing a vibrant ecosystem for innovations—placing Georgia firmly on the map for smart cities.”

    Source: Partnership for Inclusive Innovation

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  • The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Reflects on Another Year of Promoting Shared Economic Prosperity Throughout the U.S. Southeast and Beyond

    The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Reflects on Another Year of Promoting Shared Economic Prosperity Throughout the U.S. Southeast and Beyond

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    With an overall economic investment of $20+ million, the Partnership is bringing meaningful change in the region while becoming a new model of Public-Private Partnership.


    ATLANTA, November 14, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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    In 2023, the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (Partnership) further advanced its mission to increase the opportunity to innovate and access to shared economic success for all. This year, the Partnership developed and supported more than 100 projects across 129 sites in all 12 economic development districts in Georgia and the region. Local recipient communities included the cities of Atlanta, Brunswick, Milledgeville, Savannah, Statesboro, Valdosta and Warner Robins, among others.

    The organization operates as a public-private partnership, combining financial resources with social capital and the expertise of an extensive innovation ecosystem in four key and intersecting pillars: economic opportunity, community research, workforce development and student engagement.

    In the last 12 months, the Partnership’s impact is further exemplified by the following metrics:

    Economic Investment:

    • $2.36 million distributed
    • $2.38 million matched
    • $17.3 million in additional funding
    • 38 technologies and innovations activated

    Social Mobility and Inclusion:

    • 620+ businesses supported
    • 110+ access to capital opportunities
    • 150+ students and fellows employed from 16 cities, eight states and 15 countries
    • 34 participating institutes of higher education and 45+ multidisciplinary researchers

    Beyond these numbers are concrete projects with a deep impact on their recipient communities:

    • The city of Warner Robbins, the Georgia Technology Institute, and Middle Georgia State University developed a digital twin to address crime and animal cruelty issues, enhancing the safety of the community overall.
    • The Okefenokee Swamp Park (OSP) is working towards designation as a World Heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization to increase the visibility of the swamp and work on an interdependent economic development model.
    • Thanks to Mini City software, clinics, shelters and care providers can now track and innovate for those they serve using smart tech solutions more efficiently.

    Other states and even countries outside of Georgia are interested in the Partnership’s model, sparking new collaboration opportunities in Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and countries such as France.

    “The Partnership is modeling a new era of public-private collaboration based upon long-term value for communities of all sizes,” said new Board Chair Chris Womack, president and CEO of Southern Company. “I attribute this success to the organization’s people-first approach where data is considered an enabler, not an end in and of itself.” 

    In recognition of its work, the Partnership recently received two prestigious awards. The Truist Promise Award from Philanthropy Southeast noted the Partnership’s exceptional contributions to philanthropic efforts in the region. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities selected the Partnership for its Public Impact Research Award for the organization’s innovative approach to fostering inclusivity. 

    “We are proud of what we have achieved this year, but our work in spreading and sparking inclusive innovation is far from done,” said the Partnership’s founding Executive Director Debra Lam. “In the coming year and years ahead, we look forward to finding new ways to reach an even broader group of innovators to create new opportunities and advance even greater shared economic prosperity for all.”

    To access the Partnership’s 2023 impact report: https://pingeorgia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-PIN-Impact-Report.pdf

    Source: The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation

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  • The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Announces Southern Company President & CEO Chris Womack as New Board Chair

    The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation Announces Southern Company President & CEO Chris Womack as New Board Chair

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    ATLANTA, October 17, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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    The Partnership for Inclusive Innovation (Partnership) is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Womack, President and CEO of Southern Company, as its new board chair.

    The Partnership extends its heartfelt gratitude to founding board chair Dr. G.P. “Bud” Peterson for his service, dedication and visionary leadership that has driven the organization’s mission from its inception until now. While Dr. Peterson has passed the baton of chairmanship, he will continue to make valuable contributions as a board member and Board Chair Emeritus.

    In reflection of his tenure, Dr. Peterson stated, “The opportunity to help launch the Partnership and see it grow to become the catalyst for change it is today has been a privilege beyond measure. I am thrilled to turn over the Board leadership to Chris Womack, a leader whose commitment to our region’s overall prosperity truly embodies the Partnership’s mission.”

    The Partnership is committed to supporting innovation across all 12 of Georgia’s economic development districts. To date, the organization has cultivated a robust portfolio of 62 projects across 121 project sites, collaborated with 25 institutes of higher learning and formed partnerships with 29 local governments. Through these endeavors, the Partnership has championed nearly 200 entrepreneurs and small businesses, leveraging the state contribution to secure millions of additional dollars for Georgia’s economy, including the most recent addition of the $4 million USDA grant to build a pioneering farm of the future.

    Mr. Womack’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive innovation throughout the U.S. South is poised to energize the Partnership’s ongoing mission of catalyzing innovation for shared economic prosperity.

    As the leader of a major U.S. energy company as well as his prior experience working on Capitol Hill for the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Womack brings a dual perspective that will help propel the Partnership to new heights. In this role, he will focus on scaling the initiative to all parts of Georgia while promoting this new era of public-private partnerships based on long-term value for all both nationally and on the global scale.

    In accepting his new role, Mr. Womack expressed, “I am honored to serve as board chair and will work to build upon the progress the Partnership made under Dr. Peterson’s leadership. I look forward to driving our collective efforts to scale our model of inclusive innovation throughout Georgia and beyond.”

    Debra Lam, founding executive director of the Partnership, shared her enthusiasm, “Chris Womack’s appointment as board chair markers a new chapter of promise for the Partnership. His leadership will undoubtedly amplify our endeavors to create a more inclusive, innovative, and prosperous economic landscape.”

    Source: The Partnership For Inclusive Innovation

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