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UK Export Finance is to provide \u00a349m worth of support to help Cleveland Bridge build 250 modular bridges for rural Sri Lankan communities<\/h2>\n

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has announced UK Export Finance<\/a> (UKEF) will provide \u00a349m worth of support to construct 250 bridges for rural Sri Lankan communities.<\/p>\n

This project has been designed to boost Sri Lanka\u2019s development through improvements in its rural transport infrastructure<\/a>. Families and businesses will benefit directly from the project, reducing the distance people need to travel to reach essential services such as healthcare and education, as well as bringing rural communities closer together by cutting transport costs.<\/p>\n

The financing of these 250 modular bridges follows the provision of support in 2011 for 210 bridges and in 2014 for 618 bridges. The Sri Lankan government estimates that collectively the bridges will benefit more than 100,000 families as well as businesses in the country.<\/p>\n

The company has designed and built a number of iconic landmarks including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tyne Bridge. Cleveland Bridge designs its modular bridges in the UK and they are easily assembled to meet the specific needs of each project.<\/p>\n

Fox said: \u201cCleveland Bridge demonstrates the value British design and engineering can bring to the world stage. Over the course of the last 100 years UK Export Finance has led the way in delivering innovative finance to help British companies achieve international success across a wide range of industries and countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted that as\u00a0UKEF\u00a0marks its centenary year, it continues not only to support the UK\u2019s exporters but also those transformational projects that will have a direct impact on the lives of citizens across the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don Underwood, Commercial Consultant, Cleveland Bridge<\/a> added: \u201cWe are delighted\u00a0UKEF\u00a0has chosen to support this project, and Cleveland Bridge\u2019s continued growth.\u00a0UKEF\u2019s flexible support is hugely important for our international success, helping us build confidence with our overseas customers and access financing to deliver dynamic projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

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