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Government authorizes expropriations for slope stabilization works on two regional roads

Expropriations of land necessary for slope stabilization works on sections of ER105 in Paul da Serra and ER222 in Santo Amaro have been authorized, aiming to increase road safety.

The Council of the Government approved two resolutions declaring the public utility of expropriating private land necessary for slope stabilization works on regional roads. The expropriation procedures will be initiated by the Regional Directorate of Heritage.

Stabilization of ER105 - Paul da Serra

Through Regional Government Council Resolution No. 763/2026, the expropriation of a plot of land for the "Stabilization of a Section of ER105 - Paul da Serra" project is authorized. The intervention aims to increase safety through the construction of a reinforced concrete wall in an unstable area.

  • Plot 1 (Owners: No information available) in the parish of Estreito da Calheta, municipality of Calheta. Area to be expropriated: 266.52 m².

Stabilization of ER222 - Santo Amaro

Through Regional Government Council Resolution No. 764/2026, expropriations for the "Stabilization of a Section of ER 222 - Santo Amaro" project are authorized. The work consists of stabilizing a slope with shotcrete and soil nailing, following an instability event in 2022.

  • Plot 1 (Owner: Carlos Ascensão Teixeira) in the parish and municipality of Ponta do Sol. Area to be expropriated: 54.80 m².
  • Plot 2 (Owner: Helena Lira) in the parish and municipality of Ponta do Sol. Area to be expropriated: 171.96 m².
  • Plot 3 (Owners: Ermelinda Gonçalves da Silva Macedo and others) in the parish and municipality of Ponta do Sol. Area to be expropriated: 348.15 m².

The costs of the expropriations will be covered by the regional budget.

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