Summary:
Miguel Albuquerque declares Fajã das Galinhas situation as "of great danger".
36 families to be relocated permanently due to safety concerns.
Temporary relocation will precede the permanent solution.
30 townhouses construction to begin soon at Sítio do Castelejo.
5,000 hectares burned, but Laurissilva forest remains intact.
Urgent Relocation for Fajã das Galinhas Residents
Miguel Albuquerque, the President of the Madeira Regional Government, has declared that the situation in Fajã das Galinhas is of "great danger". The government is determined to find a definitive solution for the 36 families currently residing there. This announcement confirms a report previously covered by the DIÁRIO in its Friday print edition.
Planned Relocation Steps
The solution involves relocating the families to another area within the parish. Initially, a temporary relocation will occur, followed by the establishment of a permanent solution.
As previously reported, the families will be permanently relocated to Sítio do Castelejo. Construction of 30 townhouses is set to commence in the coming weeks, with an estimated completion timeline of one and a half years.
Government Conference Insights
During a press conference held at the Regional Civil Protection Service, Albuquerque also reported that approximately 5,000 hectares have been burned, with some impact on the Laurissilva forest; however, he reassured that its integrity remains intact.
Photo by Miguel Espada/ASPRESS
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