Cable networks are important because they provide "an ideal alternative infrastructure for the provision of a full range of broad-based services, " notably the Internet, the commission official explained.

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According to consultants CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) the money to be made from the development would not be sufficient to fund the provision of infrastructure such as public transport, roads and schools.

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The Company is principally engaged in building construction, international contracting, real estate development and investment, construction and investment of infrastructure, as well as the provision of design and prospecting services.

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So we hope that as we move along, the Senate, as you know, is going to put forward the -- and vote on the provision from the jobs act on infrastructure.

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The legislation would enable the government to reduce water bills in certain regions, and it would also allow for the provision of financial assistance for major water and sewage infrastructure projects.

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Despite, his concerns, Mr Mittal said some countries were performing strongly in regard to their spending on infrastructure, covering everything from electricity generation and distribution, to road building and provision of fresh water.

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