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Governor Tarcsio de Freitas declared Thursday that 2025 will mark another record-breaking year for investments in So Paulo state, according to statements made during the inauguration of Klabins new corrugated cardboard packaging factory in Piracicaba.2024 was a strong year, and we began 2025 breaking records once again.
Just in the first two months, we saw almost R$40 billion ($7.02 billion) in new investments announced, Freitas stated.The So Paulo government projects R$50 billion ($8.77 billion) in investments through infrastructure auctions planned throughout 2025.
The ambitious investment agenda includes three major highway lots spanning 1,200 kilometers in the interior region.These projectsParanapanema, Rota Mogiana, and Circuito das guaswill receive nearly R$15 billion ($2.63 billion) for improvements.
The governor also confirmed the construction of Piracicabas long-awaited ring road following requests from private sector partners.So Paulos urban mobility will receive significant attention with the Alto Tiet Lot auction encompassing metropolitan train lines 11-Coral, 12-Safira, and 13-Jade.
The auction will succeed.So Paulo Set to Break Investment Records in 2025, Governor Announces.
(Photo Internet reproduction)We have interested players and will contract an additional R$14 billion ($2.46 billion) in investments, reaching R$354 billion ($62.1 billion) contracted overall, Freitas assured.So Paulos Infrastructure BoomThe first phase of the North Rodoanel ring road remains on schedule for completion in September 2025.
Meanwhile, the Santos-Guaruj tunnel project, valued at R$6 billion ($1.05 billion), moves forward as a critical component of the states coastal logistics network.These developments build upon So Paulos impressive two-year track record under Freitas administration.
The government has attracted R$780 billion ($136.84 billion) in investments since 2023 through its SP Na Direo Certa initiative.The investment surge aligns with broader national infrastructure growth.
Brazils port sector expects R$20 billion ($3.51 billion) in investments throughout 2025, complementing So Paulos development strategy.Infrastructure investments across Brazil reached 1.87% of GDP in 2024, the highest level since 2016.
Experts predict continued momentum despite rising interest rates, as previously contracted projects enter construction phases.So Paulos status as Brazils economic powerhouse, representing approximately 30% of national industrial production, positions the state to capitalize on this growth trend.





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