Information: Regional Government delivered six off-road vehicles to PSP
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works delivered in Ponta Delgada six off-road vehicles to the Public Security Police (PSP), an investment of about 191 thousand Euros. "It is our understanding that the public security forces must be supported, taking into consideration their key role in providing public service to ensure security of the Azorean population," stressed Ana Cunha at the... more >>

Information: Ana Cunha highlights Regional Government's investment in improving conditions of public roads
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated today that the Regional Government is investing 1.1 million Euros this term in the improvement of road surface marking across the regional road network. Ana Cunha assured that the Government continues "to work for the people towards the improvement of their quality, which also involves the improvement of safety conditions in public roads... more >>

Information: Certification of Lajes Base for civil use ensures more competitive infrastructure, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works assured at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the certification process of Lajes Base for permanent use by civil aviation had "very relevant implications at operational level," which mainly concern the streamlining of operations. Ana Cunha pointed out that one of these "very relevant" implications concern "the interdictions for reasons of n... more >>

Information: Regional Government to evaluate solutions for restoring access to Capelas Port on São Miguel, ensures Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated today that the Regional Government will carry out an intervention to restore road and pedestrian traffic on the access road to Capelas Port on São Miguel Island, "safeguarding its main function." "Capelas Port serves as a shelter for many fishers from other parts of the island. Even though it harbours six or seven boats, it remains... more >>

Information: Opening notice of new tender for design and construction of passenger ships published today in the Official Gazette
The opening notice of the new tender for the design and construction of a RO-RO vessel for the Autonomous Region of the Azores with capacity of 650 passengers and 150 vehicles was published today in the Official Gazette. It has a base price of 48 million Euros and a completion period of 580 days. The restricted tender by previous qualification takes place in two phases. The first corresponds to t... more >>

Information: Regional Government committed to move forward with redevelopment work of Pipas port, assures Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the presentation of the preliminary project for the construction of a ramp for ro-ro and ferry ships and the complementary works to improve the operating and shelter conditions of Pipas Port demonstrates the Regional Government's commitment to redevelop this infrastructure. For Ana Cunha, the presentation ... more >>

Information: Regional Government moves forward with Competence Centre for procurement procedures, announces Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works announced today in Lagoa on São Miguel Island that the Regional Government will move forward with the creation of a Competence Centre for procurement procedures, "namely those subject to public tender." Ana Cunha added that "it will operate under the administration of the Public Works department but will provide support to all governmental... more >>

Information: Regional Government authorises tender for redevelopment of Horta Commercial Port
The resolution of the Council of the Government authorising the Regional Port Authorities to launch the public tender for the redevelopment of Horta Commercial Port as published today in the Official Journal, following the review of the project and the issuing of the environmental impact statement. This work has an estimated budget of 17.4 million Euros. It includes the construction of a 265-metr... more >>

Information: Regional Government invested 1.4 million Euros in landscape enhancement along roads, stresses Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated today that the Regional Government has invested 1.4 million Euros this year in the landscape enhancement of the areas adjacent to regional roads. The amount was three times than that invested in 2017, which was around 500 thousand Euros. Ana Cunha spoke at the end of a visit to the construction works of the parking area near Lagoa do Fo... more >>

Information: Interventions in regional roads are extremely important for safety, stresses Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works highlighted in Ponta Delgada the importance of the interventions carried out by the Regional Government in regional roads. They are mainly intended to ensure the improvement of safety conditions for road users, reducing constraints and assuring more quality of life to residents. Ana Cunha spoke after the visit to the final phase of the contract... more >>