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The Regional Government of Madeira has authorized the distribution of budget commitments for the rehabilitation of Lagoa do Palheiro Ferreiro, totaling over 3.4 million euros.
Through Ordinance no. 198/2026, published in the Official Journal of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, the Regional Government has formalized the authorization for the distribution of budget commitments regarding the program contract to be signed with the entity ARM - Águas e Resíduos da Madeira, S.A.
The project, which aims to rehabilitate the Lagoa do Palheiro Ferreiro, represents a total investment of 3,499,510.00 €, with funding staggered as follows:
The expenditure is duly framed within the Budget of the Autonomous Region of Madeira for 2026, with budget allocation under organic classification 48 9 50 01 01 and allocation number CY4260760. The decree also provides that the amount set for each financial year may be increased by the balance found in the previous year, ensuring the necessary flexibility for the execution of the work.
The Regional Government has split the costs of the first phase of improvements to the Emergency Department at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital between 2026 and 2027. The total investment is €1,279,000, plus VAT.
The Region will contribute to investment costs incurred by SMD - Sociedade Metropolitana de Desenvolvimento, S.A., for the project to revitalise the Machico Forum’s infrastructure and facilities. The maximum grant of €1,422,693 will be allocated between 2026 and 2028.
An order revises the annual allocation of costs for the three lots in the procedure for preliminary studies and environmental impact assessments of new road links. The total remains €3.317 million, plus VAT.