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Tourism · Funchal · 28 July 2026

CDU Cites Technical Opinion on Risks and Recklessness in Curral das Freiras-Jardim da Serra Cable Car Project

An EDICARTE technical report highlights serious planning and mobility flaws in the cable car project, according to the CDU.

CDU Cites Technical Opinion on Risks and Recklessness in Curral das Freiras-Jardim da Serra Cable Car Project

The CDU revealed access to an EDICARTE technical report on the cable car system for Curral das Freiras and Jardim da Serra, which points out several serious imprudences by the Regional Government and local authorities.

The document confirms basic errors and negligence, particularly regarding mobility and accessibility. The CDU emphasizes the lack of an integrated strategy for road traffic and parking management, anticipating congestion and circulation difficulties with an estimated 650 daily users.

The report identifies parking as the main issue, warning of the risk of visitors being unable to find spaces and residents having their areas occupied. Narrow access roads and informal parking worsen the situation, compromising safety and local quality of life, with the risk of "new Arieiros".

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