The Regional Government has proceeded with the expropriation of five plots of land required for the Machico/Canical expressway project, totaling an investment of 92,111.07 euros.
The Regional Government Council has authorized, through Resolution no. 253/2026, the expropriation of five plots of land essential for the execution of the project "Construction of the Machico/Canical Expressway - Machico North Junction and section between the Portais Tunnel and the Canical Roundabout".
The lands, identified in the project's plot plan, are as follows:
The total compensation amount to be paid to the owners, Manuel Viveiros da Costa Miranda and Maria Nunes Calaça Miranda, amounts to 92,111.07 euros. The Regional Secretary of Finance has been mandated to sign the amicable expropriation deed, with the expenditure duly budgeted in the regional budget, under Organic Classification 47 9 50 02 07 and Project 50153.
The Regional Government has authorised expenditure of up to €13,175,000, plus VAT, for the design and construction of Machico Pavilion. The project will be put out to public tender, with a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The fourth amendment to the programme agreement between the Region and the Municipality of Machico sets the maximum contribution for the renovation and reconstruction of Porto da Cruz Cemetery at €5,141,706.98. The agreement remains in force until 31 December 2026.
The Region has approved the multi-year allocation of costs for the design and construction of the Machico Pavilion. The total amount is €4,175,000, plus VAT, with the largest share scheduled for 2029.