Information: Certification of Lajes Base for civil use has "significant operational effects," says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works assured yesterday that the certification process for the civil use of Lajes Base "is a certification achieved after a long negotiation process" and "has significant operational effects." Ana Cunha reminded that this "is a military base" and it "will not cease to be." However, it now "has a civil use that has to be enhanced in order to increase... more >>

Information: Problem of supply to Flores was never in the vessels but in Lajes Port, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the problem of supply to Flores Island, after the passage of hurricane Lorenzo, "was never in the vessel" but in the Lajes port, which "was destroyed." Ana Cunha pointed out that, due to this situation, on the day after the hurricane struck "we did not even know whether we would have a mooring qu... more >>

Information: Ana Cunha highlights investment in creation and upgrading of viewpoints on regional roads
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works highlighted in Calheta, São Jorge Island, the investment that the Regional Government has been making in the "upgrading of several viewpoints and points of interest along regional roads." Ana Cunha stated that these actions, as well as the creation of other visiting sites, cover all the islands as they fall within the plan for the landscap... more >>

Information: Regional Government to move forward with procedures for chartering vessel to supply Flores Island
The Regional Government will move forward with the procedures for chartering a vessel in order to guarantee the supply of cargo to the island of Flores. The Maritime Authority has already issued a public notice introducing changes to the operating conditions of Lajes das Flores Port. It stipulates that vessels up 90 metres in length and five metres in draught are now authorised to operate in this ... more >>

Information: Regional Government determines end of diesel supply crisis on Flores and Corvo
The Regional Government has determined the end of the energy crisis on the islands of Flores and Corvo as regards the supply of diesel. The Order 1593/2019 of October 3, amended by Order 1757/2019 of October 31, which declared the situation of energy crisis on the islands of Flores and Corvo, will be updated and republished soon in the Official Journal. The amendment, which takes effect as of toda... more >>

Information: Transport and Public Works with investment over 210 million Euros in 2020
The proposed plan of the Regional Secretariat for Transport and Public Works for 2020 provides for an investment over 210 million euros, which will cover maritime, land and air transport, public works and communications. The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stressed in Horta “the continued commitment to the public air transport and maritime transport service with the planned... more >>

Information: Regional Government and SATA work on a daily basis "towards stabilisation of the company," ensures Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated today at the Legislative Assembly in Horta that the Regional Government has made the commitment to “provide SATA Group with the necessary tools to fulfil its corporate purpose of better serving the Azoreans." According to her, "this has been one of the great challenges of this legislative term." Ana Cunha assured that the Regional ... more >>

Information: Ana Cunha requested ANA Aeroportos the proper assessment to define the terms for the expansion and upgrading of Horta Airport
Ana Cunha spoke Thursday in Lisbon at the end of a meeting with members of the Board of Directors of ANA/Vinci. On the occasion, she pointed out that it is necessary to “perceive how the company regards this investment, seeing that it is of paramount importance to the safety and quality of service provided by the company in this infrastructure." In statements to journalists, the Secretary fo... more >>

Information: Expansion works of Horta Airport's runway in National Investment Plan is “clear sign” of its relevance, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated in Lisbon that the inclusion of the expansion works of Horta Airport's runway in the National Investment Plan (PNI) until 2030 is a clear sign of the importance attached by the Azorean and National Governments to this process. Ana Cunha spoke to the journalists at the end of a meeting with the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Ped... more >>

Information: Tender for construction of RO-RO ramp and ancillary works in Pipas Port in Angra do Heroísmo already launched
The tender for the construction of the ramp for RO-RO ships and ferry boats as well as the ancillary works to improve the operating and shelter conditions of Pipas Porto in Angra do Heroísmo was launched today with the publication of opening notice in the Official Gazette. Launched by Portos dos Açores, S.A. (Regional Port Authorities), the tender has a base price of 15 million Euros an... more >>