Region invests in Palheiro Ferreiro Lagoon rehabilitation and social housing support
The Regional Government has approved funding for the rehabilitation of the Palheiro Ferreiro Lagoon and a program contract with IHM for social housing.
The Regional Government of Madeira has approved strategic public investment measures through two separate resolutions:
- Rehabilitation of the Palheiro Ferreiro Lagoon (Resolution no. 476/2026): A program contract was authorized with ARM - Águas e Resíduos da Madeira, S.A., with a financial contribution of up to €3,499,510.00. The goal is to increase the resilience of irrigation systems and strengthen firefighting capacity.
- Social Housing Support (Resolution no. 480/2026): A program contract was authorized with IHM - Investimentos Habitacionais da Madeira, EPERAM, for a total value of €3,500,000.00 (€2.5 million in 2026 and €1 million in 2027). This amount aims to offset the operating deficit resulting from the implementation of social rent policies and housing support between April 2026 and March 2027.
Related articles
Madeira sets new maximum fuel prices from 3 October
Maximum prices will be €2.003 per litre for 95-octane petrol, €2.091 for road diesel and €1.644 for coloured and marked diesel. The prices take effect at midnight on 3 October 2026.
Madeira grants €15,740 to 15 fishing boat owners using petrol
The Regional Government has authorised financial compensation of up to €15,740.55 for 15 owners of professional fishing boats powered by petrol. The grants relate to fishing activity and will be formalised through programme contracts.
Madeira sets new maximum fuel prices from 3 October
Maximum retail fuel prices in the Autonomous Region of Madeira take effect at midnight on 3 October 2026. Unleaded 95 petrol will cost €2.021 per litre and road diesel €2.120.