The funding covered diverse areas such as housing, social responses, culture, health, education, infrastructure, digital transition, science, sustainable mobility, the blue economy, businesses, innovation and competitiveness, forests, and water management, involving a wide range of public and private entities.
Of the total amount secured, approximately 60 million euros were allocated to investments promoted by the Vila do Conde Municipal Council, focusing on areas crucial for the municipality's development and the population's quality of life.
In the housing sector, the investment amounted to 38 million euros, in partnership with the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Vila do Conde. This included the creation of 214 new housing units, 50 rooms in residential units, and 26 emergency social housing solutions. Additionally, five neighborhoods were redeveloped: Junqueira, Labruge, Macieira da Maia, Mosteiró, and Dálias.
In health, an investment of 4 million euros facilitated the construction of the new Caxinas Health Unit and the refurbishment of five family health units in Labruge, Malta, Modivas, Junqueira, and Vila do Conde – Aqueduto and Santa Clara.
The investment in education totaled 7.5 million euros, encompassing the Vilar do Pinheiro Basic School and the refurbishment of the Ribeirinha EB 2/3 School.
In the sports sector, 3.5 million euros were invested in the refurbishment of the Mindelo Sports Pavilion and the Ribeirinha Sports Pavilion.
Culture received 2.5 million euros for the comprehensive refurbishment of the Church of Santa Clara and interventions in the altarpieces of the Main Church of Vila do Conde.
An investment of 1.5 million euros was allocated to children's and leisure parks, with the refurbishment of 12 spaces across different parts of the municipality, including the parishes of Retorta, Guilhabreu, Gião, Vairão, and Aveleda.
In social action, 3 million euros enabled the development of new initiatives for the elderly (PECIS, Entre Mãos, Pedalar sem Idade) and for schoolchildren (Andaime, PlenaMente, Vila Marés), alongside the Social Radar to identify vulnerabilities.
These PRR investments have resulted in improved facilities, the creation of new services, and better conditions for the population, while also enhancing the modernization and competitiveness of various business sectors through enterprise projects.
