Former Seara Velha School Transferred to Curral das Freiras Parish Council

The Regional Government Council has authorized the transfer of the former Seara Velha school building to the Curral das Freiras Parish Council. The decision is enshrined in Regional Government Council Resolution No. 699/2026.

The transfer covers the decommissioned school building named "Seara Velha Primary and Preschool" and its respective playground, located on Estrada da Capela, in the parish of Curral das Freiras, municipality of Câmara de Lobos. The property is owned by the Autonomous Region of Madeira, and its legal and registration regularization process is underway.

The main points of the agreement are:

• Transfer: Temporary and free of charge.
• Term: Five years, renewable for equal periods.
• Purpose: The space will be used as a multifunctional area for training, socializing, civic participation, and community development, for use by associations, community groups, and other local entities.
• Specific Project: The Parish Council will install the Curral das Freiras Senior Academy in the property, aimed at promoting active aging, lifelong learning, social inclusion, and improving the quality of life for the senior population.
• Responsibilities: The Parish Council will assume all costs for the preservation, enhancement, management, ordinary maintenance, and current expenses of the property.

The decision is based on the public interest of revitalizing a property no longer needed for educational purposes, preventing its deterioration and enhancing its usefulness for the local community.