Rubber plantation rehabilitation and expansion, Liberia

11th April 2008 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Name and location
Rubber plantation rehabilitation and expansion, Liberia.

Project description
The proposed project will involve the rehabilitation and expansion of the Salala Rubber Corporation's rubber plantation, following years of neglect during several years of civil war in Liberia.

The operation will be optimised through the planting of new rubber trees on the existing concession; renovating plant equipment; and rebuilding administrative and social infrastructure, including worker housing.

Value
The project will cost an estimated $25-million.

Duration
Not stated.

Breakdown of main contracts
Not stated.

Client
Salala Rubber Corporation

Latest developments
None stated.

Participants
None stated.

Construction materials
Not stated.

On budget and on time?
Not stated.

Contact details for project information
Salala Rubber Corporation GM
Jan Van Eykeren, tel +47 23 30 81 33,
fax +47 23 30 81 34 or
email janvaneykeren@wealaliberia.com.