Information: Upgrading of tourism support infrastructures evidences Government's response to growth of visitors, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Ana Cunha, emphasised in Ribeira Grande that the upgrading works carried out by the Regional Government in support infrastructures at tourist sites evidence that the Regional Government has effectively responded to the growing flow of visitors to these iconic spaces of the archipelago. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the car park at Caldei... more >>

Information: Tender for construction of São Roque do Pico Passenger Terminal to move forward this year, announces Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works announced today the Regional Government will launch this year a public tender for the construction of São Roque do Pico Passenger Terminal, which includes the redevelopment of the surrounding area, an investment of about four million Euros. "We are, therefore, in the face of a significant improvement of the conditions for operating the mar... more >>

Information: Azoreans' mobility "is quite different from what it was," says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated today at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that "it is undeniable that the mobility of Azorean residents is quite different from what it was 15 years ago, 10 years or even five years ago." "We are, in fact, on the right track," said Ana Cunha, who spoke during an interpellation to the Government on transport and accessibility. "This Gove... more >>

Information: Working Group for replacement of underwater cables to deliver results by the end of the year, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works announced that the Working Group set up to study and choose the best solution for the replacement of submarine communication cables between Mainland Portugal, the Azores and Madeira is expected to deliver results by the end of the year. Ana Cunha spoke Tuesday in Lisbon at the end of the first meeting of this working group, which includes repre... more >>

Information: More than 190 ITED technicians received training with Regional Government's support, reveals Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works announced in Ponta Delgada that more than 190 technicians working in the regional telecommunications sector (ITED) have received training, which evidences the Regional Government's commitment to the local training of technicians in this area. The Regional Secretary spoke at the delivery ceremony of diplomas to the participants who completed th... more >>

Information: Ana Cunha announces implementation of Safety Plan for Holy Christ of Miracles Sanctuary
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Transport and Public Works in conjunction with the Holy Christ of Miracles Sanctuary and the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service, will implement a Safety Plan for this Sanctuary, announced the Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works. Ana Cunha spoke to journalists after a meeting with the Rector of the Holy Chris... more >>

Information: Lajes Airport Cargo Terminal to be completed in June 2020, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated on Terceira Island that the Cargo Terminal of Lajes Airport is expected to be completed in June next year. Ana Cunha spoke at the end of a visit to the works. On the occasion, she stressed that, for the time being, concrete works are under way and the assembly of metal structures will start next summer. For the Regional Secretary, this i... more >>

Information: Regional Government rehabilitates public spaces on Santa Maria Island
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works visited today the redevelopment works of the picnic area and recreational space located in the hamlet of Maia, village of Santo Espírito, on the island of Santa Maria. The contract work, carried out by direct management, includes the construction of a protection wall around the recreational space, the resurfacing of the pavement as well a... more >>

Information: Azoreans can count on the Government to develop each of the nine islands, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated in Horta that the Azoreans "know that they can count on the Regional Government" and that the Government "will continue to be committed to the development of each of the nine islands of the Azores." Ana Cunha spoke at the Legislative Assembly during an interpellation on tourism and transport. On the occasion, she noted that the Governmen... more >>

Information: Contract work for construction of new Caldeira Velha car park awarded, reveals Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works announced that the contract work for the construction of the car park at Caldeira Velha on São Miguel Island was awarded today. Ana Cunha spoke during a visit to the site where the new car park will be located. On the occasion, she stated that this new support infrastructure for Caldeira Velha is intended "to create parking spaces and to ... more >>