SANTO DOMINGO.- Construction business persons from the La Altagracia province have urged the Government to build road infrastructures in the east of the Dominican Republic. This is to support the growing demands of the country’s main tourist hub.
Members of the La Altagracia Tourism Business Alliance recently met with Vice President Raquel Peña. They discussed ways to enhance Bávaro-Punta Cana’s development.
José Sánchez, president of the Alliance and the Sánchez Business & Corp., stressed the need to enhance road infrastructure. He also mentioned the need for a modern aqueduct and improved wastewater treatment in the area.
Vice President Raquel Peña met with the businessmen.
The Alliance aims to sustain both local and foreign investments in real estate and tourism. It seeks to maintain these sectors as key contributors to the nation’s economy.
The spokesman commended President and Vice President for their decision to withdraw the tax reform proposal. He called this a hallmark of democracy.
The Alliance’s press release reveals its plan to construct 100 thousand housing units in the next 7 years, totalling over 12 billion dollars as investment. Its members have already built over 65,000 rooms in the area.
The proposed construction is poised to provide jobs for over 65,000 individuals. This will lead to marked growth in one of the Caribbean’s most prominent tourist destinations.
Challenges, priority works, and investments in the Verón and Bávaro-Punta Cana area were discussed during the meeting at the National Palace.
Legal representatives of many businesses such as Downtown Punta Cana, Grupo Noval, and others attended the meeting. Together, they represent 70% of the total investments in Bávaro-Punta Cana, making them the most integral contributors to the region’s and nation’s economic growth.
