Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund
Assets
Baekyang Tunnel is a 2.3 km dual two-lane toll tunnel that runs underneath Baekyang Mountain in Busan, providing a link from the central business district to Busan port and the northwestern residential areas, including Kimhae International Airport. The tunnel is an important part of the major expressway routes connecting Busan port to the northwestern residential regions of Busan, such as Namhae Expressway, Yangsan-Soba Expressway, and New Daegu-Busan Expressway. Construction of the Baekyang Tunnel began in July 1993 and was completed in January 1998. The tunnel began operation in January 2000.
MKIF has invested in Baekyang Tunnel Ltd. (“BYTL”), the concessionaire of Baekyang Tunnel. As of the record date, MKIF is a 100.0% shareholder of BYTL, and MKIF’s total investment amount is KRW 2.3 billion (equity KRW 1.2 billion and senior loan KRW 1.1 billion).
| Concession agreement | |
| Government authority | Busan Metropolitan City |
| Concession term | 25 years |
| Guarantee duration | 25 years |
| Concession term commencement | January 2000 |
| Minimum Guarantee | 90% of annual CA projected revenue |
| Revenue Cap | 110% of annual CA projected revenue |
| Facilities | |
| Length | 2.3 km |
| Capacity | Dual two-lane in both directions |
