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José Manuel Bolieiro chairs signing of €49.8 million project at São Roque do Pico Port
José Manuel Bolieiro chairs signing of €49.8 million project at São Roque do Pico Port
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Berta Cabral prioritises implementation of RRP in 2026 at Regional Council for Public Works meeting
Berta Cabral prioritises implementation of RRP in 2026 at Regional Council for Public Works meeting
Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas
Berta Cabral highlights the Azores as agents of change and sustainability leaders
Berta Cabral highlights the Azores as agents of change and sustainability leaders
October 14, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro chairs signing of €49.8 million project at São Roque do Pico Port
October 13, 2025
Berta Cabral prioritises implementation of RRP in 2026 at Regional Council for Public Works meeting
October 3, 2025
Berta Cabral highlights the Azores as agents of change and sustainability leaders
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Nota de Imprensa
October 14, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro chairs signing of €49.8 million project at São Roque do Pico Port
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, chaired today the signing ceremony of the Consignment Agreement for the Coastal Protection Works in the Roque do Pico Port Bay. The project, promoted by the Regional Port Authorities, represents a global investment of about €49.8 million. It is mainly intended to increase the safety of people and property in the face of the strong sea conditions along the northern coast of Pico Island. Awarded to the company Mota-Engil, Engenharia e Construção, S.A., the works contract has a completion period of 36 months. The project involves the construction of a 395-metre breakwater, built with rockfill and prefabricated blocks, a concrete curtain wall with a maximum height of nine metres, dredging works, a service quay and maritime signage. This intervention is part of the regional coastal protection strategy, which aims to ensure the resilience of infrastructures and safeguard adjacent urban areas. José Manuel Bolieiro pointed out that the Regional Government decided not to promote this project before the recent local elections, highlighting the sense of institutional responsibility underlying the Government's action. "We are not using this moment to fulfil electoral commitments, but rather to express our strategic vision. We are investing with a sense of mission and wisdom in our municipalities, our islands, and the Azores," he said. The head of the Azorean Government recalled that this investment meets the challenges posed by climate change and the need to improve the protection of coastal communities. "The extreme phenomena we face require special attention. This work concerns" political and generational responsibility, as it protects the population and enhances the territory," he added. Emphasising the symbolic and strategic relevance of the project, José Manuel Bolieiro also stated that "this work fulfils a long-held dream of the São Roque do Pico people, but it is also a statement of intergenerational responsibility from those who want to leave a future and stability for forthcoming generations." The project was developed by the consortium WW – Consultores de Hidráulica e Obras Marítimas, S.A. / MSW – Estudos e Projetos de Obras Marítimas, Lda., with the supervisory procedure expected to be launched later this week. The ceremony was attended by the Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, the Mayor of São Roque do Pico, Luís Filipe Silva, the President of the Island Council, Rui Matos, the President of the Regional Port Authorities, Sancha Costa Santos, and the President of the São Roque do Pico Parish Council, Luís Ávila, among other local and regional entities.
October 14, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro chairs signing of €49.8 million project at São Roque do Pico Port
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, chaired today the signing ceremony of the Consignment Agreement for the Coastal Protection Works in the Roque do Pico Port Bay. The project, promoted by the Regional Port Authorities, represents a global investment of about €49.8 million. It is mainly intended to increase the safety of people and property in the face of the strong sea conditions along the northern coast of Pico Island. Awarded to the company Mota-Engil, Engenharia e Construção, S.A., the works contract has a completion period of 36 months. The project involves the construction of a 395-metre breakwater, built with rockfill and prefabricated blocks, a concrete curtain wall with a maximum height of nine metres, dredging works, a service quay and maritime signage. This intervention is part of the regional coastal protection strategy, which aims to ensure the resilience of infrastructures and safeguard adjacent urban areas. José Manuel Bolieiro pointed out that the Regional Government decided not to promote this project before the recent local elections, highlighting the sense of institutional responsibility underlying the Government's action. "We are not using this moment to fulfil electoral commitments, but rather to express our strategic vision. We are investing with a sense of mission and wisdom in our municipalities, our islands, and the Azores," he said. The head of the Azorean Government recalled that this investment meets the challenges posed by climate change and the need to improve the protection of coastal communities. "The extreme phenomena we face require special attention. This work concerns" political and generational responsibility, as it protects the population and enhances the territory," he added. Emphasising the symbolic and strategic relevance of the project, José Manuel Bolieiro also stated that "this work fulfils a long-held dream of the São Roque do Pico people, but it is also a statement of intergenerational responsibility from those who want to leave a future and stability for forthcoming generations." The project was developed by the consortium WW – Consultores de Hidráulica e Obras Marítimas, S.A. / MSW – Estudos e Projetos de Obras Marítimas, Lda., with the supervisory procedure expected to be launched later this week. The ceremony was attended by the Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, the Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, the Mayor of São Roque do Pico, Luís Filipe Silva, the President of the Island Council, Rui Matos, the President of the Regional Port Authorities, Sancha Costa Santos, and the President of the São Roque do Pico Parish Council, Luís Ávila, among other local and regional entities.
Nota de Imprensa
October 13, 2025
Berta Cabral prioritises implementation of RRP in 2026 at Regional Council for Public Works meeting
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, chaired the meeting of the Regional Council for Public Works (CROP) on Friday. This advisory body aims to promote dialogue and cooperation between the Regional Government and entities involved in the construction and public works sector. At the meeting, which was attended by representatives from various institutions and professional associations, the current and future challenges facing the sector were analysed, particularly in the context of the simultaneous implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and the Azores 2030 European funds programme. The Regional Secretary emphasised that “2026 will be a very demanding year, with the parallel implementation of two EU funding plans, the RRP and the Azores 2030 Operational Programme, which will require a coordinated and responsible effort from all stakeholders.” Acknowledging the difficulties facing the sector, Berta Cabral noted that labour shortages are one of the main current challenges. Still, she reiterated her confidence in Azorean companies, as they "have responded competently and responsibly to the growing demands of ongoing public and private construction projects." Between 2021 and 2025, 789 public works contracts were signed in the Azores, amounting to €585.4 million. They include works contracts, projects and inspections, with a focus on maritime and port works. According to the data presented, the average variation between the contract award price and the final price of the works stands only at 4.31%, reflecting a significant improvement in the preparation and management of procedures. The government official also emphasised that "priority has been given to transparency, through a preference for public tenders, with direct awards only being used in specific and exceptional situations." Additionally, "the concentration of public works in a single government department has led to efficiency gains and standardisation of procedures." The meeting also discussed the future of public investment after the end of the RRP. In this regard, the Regional Secretary passed on a message of confidence, emphasising that "there is a solid pipeline of works for the coming years on several islands, including structural projects such as the new Lajes das Flores Port, the expansion of the Praia da Vitória Port and the protection of the São Roque do Pico coastline." Berta Cabral ended the session by praising the importance of the CROP meeting as "an essential space for sharing and collaboration to ensure the proper implementation of public investments and the sustainable progress of the Region." She challenged all the organisations and entities represented to "help improve processes and ensure the proper implementation of ongoing projects."
October 13, 2025
Berta Cabral prioritises implementation of RRP in 2026 at Regional Council for Public Works meeting
The Regional Secretary for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures, Berta Cabral, chaired the meeting of the Regional Council for Public Works (CROP) on Friday. This advisory body aims to promote dialogue and cooperation between the Regional Government and entities involved in the construction and public works sector. At the meeting, which was attended by representatives from various institutions and professional associations, the current and future challenges facing the sector were analysed, particularly in the context of the simultaneous implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) and the Azores 2030 European funds programme. The Regional Secretary emphasised that “2026 will be a very demanding year, with the parallel implementation of two EU funding plans, the RRP and the Azores 2030 Operational Programme, which will require a coordinated and responsible effort from all stakeholders.” Acknowledging the difficulties facing the sector, Berta Cabral noted that labour shortages are one of the main current challenges. Still, she reiterated her confidence in Azorean companies, as they "have responded competently and responsibly to the growing demands of ongoing public and private construction projects." Between 2021 and 2025, 789 public works contracts were signed in the Azores, amounting to €585.4 million. They include works contracts, projects and inspections, with a focus on maritime and port works. According to the data presented, the average variation between the contract award price and the final price of the works stands only at 4.31%, reflecting a significant improvement in the preparation and management of procedures. The government official also emphasised that "priority has been given to transparency, through a preference for public tenders, with direct awards only being used in specific and exceptional situations." Additionally, "the concentration of public works in a single government department has led to efficiency gains and standardisation of procedures." The meeting also discussed the future of public investment after the end of the RRP. In this regard, the Regional Secretary passed on a message of confidence, emphasising that "there is a solid pipeline of works for the coming years on several islands, including structural projects such as the new Lajes das Flores Port, the expansion of the Praia da Vitória Port and the protection of the São Roque do Pico coastline." Berta Cabral ended the session by praising the importance of the CROP meeting as "an essential space for sharing and collaboration to ensure the proper implementation of public investments and the sustainable progress of the Region." She challenged all the organisations and entities represented to "help improve processes and ensure the proper implementation of ongoing projects."