The public tender for the sealing of two landfills on the island of Graciosa was published in the Official Gazette today. Scheduled in the Regional Public Works Charter, this work has a base value of 800 thousand Euros and a completion period of 120 days from the date of the awarding of the contract work.
 
According to the Strategic Plan for Waste Management Plan of the Azores (PEDGRA), waste management is one of the cornerstones of a strategy for the sustainable development of the Region. It contributes to the revitalisation of natural resources, the protection of ecosystems and the safeguarding of public health.

Under PEGRA, the Government of the Azores built and granted the operation of the Centre for Waste Processing and Organic Waste Recovery by Composting on the island of Graciosa. This infrastructure is fully operational.

The entry into operation of this Centre requires the sealing of two landfills on that island in order to eliminate two sites that were not suited for proper waste disposal as well as to promote environmental quality and public health.               

The authorisation for the opening of the tender by the Regional Secretariat for Natural Resources for sealing of two landfills on the island of Graciosa is part of a resolution adopted by the Council of the Government at the meeting held on February 21.