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The Regional Government has authorized the distribution of budgetary expenses for the requalification of access and safety infrastructure in the high areas of Santo Antonio.
Ordinance no. 289/2026 has been published, authorizing the distribution of budgetary expenses for the project titled "ACCESS AND SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE HIGH AREAS OF SANTO ANTONIO - CAMINHO DA BARREIRA - CURRAL VELHO SECTION" (process no. 18/2026).
The total investment amounts to 8,390,000 €, to which VAT at the current legal rate will be added. The financing is staggered as follows:
The diploma allows the amount set for each fiscal year to be increased by the balance from the previous year, ensuring the continuity of the work execution.
The Region will acquire, by agreement under private law, two plots needed for works between Caminho da Barreira and Curral Velho. The approved compensation totals €6,376.50.
The Regional Government has opened public consultations on the ER 120 project between Ribeiro Cochino and Calheta, and the first phase of the Ribeira Brava seafront and channel works at the river’s lower stretch. Interested parties may submit suggestions, complaints and comments within the deadlines set out in the notices.
The Regional Government approved the fourth amendment to its programme contract with Machico Municipality to adjust the project’s payment schedule. The maximum funding remains €4,141,706.98, with the outstanding amount scheduled for 2026.