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Environment · Funchal · 11 August 2026

Palheiro Ferreiro Lagoon: Recovery project delayed by two years and 40% cost increase

The recovery work for the Palheiro Ferreiro Lagoon structure, launched by Águas e Resíduos da Madeira, will face a two-year delay and a 40% cost increase.

Palheiro Ferreiro Lagoon: Recovery project delayed by two years and 40% cost increase

The project to recover the Palheiro Ferreiro Lagoon structure, initiated by Águas e Resíduos da Madeira, has encountered a significant delay and a considerable cost increase.

The work, which was initially expected to be completed in 2024, has now been launched with a budget of 2.93 million euros, marking a 40% rise from the original estimate and a two-year postponement.

This situation highlights the challenges in managing and executing infrastructure projects in the region.

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