Informação: Velas Maritime Terminal is another commitment fulfilled by the Government of the Azores, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated today that the conclusion of Velas Maritime Terminal on São Jorge Island represents the fulfilment of another commitment made by the Government of the Azores. At the end of a visit to the terminal, Ana Cunha pointed out that the new facilities allow "a significant improvement of the conditions provided to passengers in general to S... Mais >>

Informação: Region moves forward, immediately, with construction of new vessel to replace "Mestre Simão"
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works announced in Ponta Delgada that the Region will immediately move forward with the construction of a new vessel to replace "Mestre Simão." "The Administration Board of Atlânticoline, with the agreement of the Regional Government, has decided to move forward immediately with the construction of a new vessel similar to one that was decla... Mais >>

Informação: São Roque do Pico Passenger Terminal moves forward when there will be conditions to choose the best solution, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport stated today that the Regional Government will move forward with the project for the Passenger Terminal in São Roque do Pico when there will be "a carefully thought-out and analysed solution in terms of cost/benefit that allows us to opt for the safest and best solution." "We are currently analysing the proposed solutions and making a comparative analysis ... Mais >>

Informação: Ana Cunha praises action of all those involved in evacuation of passenger vessel "Mestre Simão"
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works praised the action of the crew of "Mestre Simão” and all those involved in the evacuation of passengers who were on board the vessel at the time of the accident. Ana Cunha stressed that the safety of people is always the "main concern." In this regard, she praised "the fact there were no casualties and that the evacuation process too... Mais >>

Informação: Government is fulfilling commitments in the operation of Airports, assures Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Ana Cunha, stated in Ponta Delgada that the Government of the Azores has fulfilled the commitments it has proposed to improve the operation of airports. The government official spoke to journalists after a hearing at the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs of the Legislative Assembly, where she was heard on two separate petitions concernin... Mais >>

Informação: First phase of consolidation of slopes on Ribeira Quente Road to be completed until the end of March, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated today that the first phase of the intervention in the land logistics circuit of S. Miguel Island should be concluded by the end of the first quarter of 2018. It consists of the consolidation of the slopes of the Regional Road no.2-2 in the Furnas/Ribeira Quente section. Ana Cunha spoke during a visit to the works in progress, announcing... Mais >>

Informação: Plan and Budget increase investment in transport and public works, reveals Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated in Horta that the Regional Plan and Budget for Transport provides for an increase of 3% over 2017 and a further increase of 2% in Public Works. In the area of transport, public works and information and communication technologies, the plan provides for an overall investment of 151,109,581 Euros. This amount is divided into these areas: ... Mais >>

Informação: Ana Cunha assures that intervention in Ponta Delgada Port "reinforces the port for the next 25 years"
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated that reprofiling works of the pier - 10m (ZH) will "reinforce the Ponta Delgada Port for the next 25 years, with a very significant increase (60%) in the embankment area. It will allow the simultaneous operation of three container ships operating between Mainland Portugal and the Autonomous Region of the Azores." Ana Cunha spoke to journ... Mais >>

Informação: Ana Cunha highlights investment of 1.1 million Euros in road signs and road safety
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stressed today that the Government's investment in improving road signs and road safety in the regional road network will reach 1.1 million Euros this year. Ana Cunha spoke at the end of a visit to the contract work for the placement of metal guardrails on the Caldeirão road, held under the Government's statutory visit to Corvo. At the occ... Mais >>

Informação: Azores offer increasingly favourable conditions for private investment, says Ana Cunha
The Regional Secretary for Transport and Public Works stated in Ponta Delgada that the Azores increasingly favourable conditions for private investment, which is evidenced in the opening of new business units. Ana Cunha spoke at the opening of the commercial establishment "AKI." She stressed that "job creation and wealth generation continue to be the main goals of the Regional Government," noting ... Mais >>