The first stone laying ceremony for USF Ribeiro Sanches took place today – December 13, in Praceta Moinho da Boba, Mina de Água Parish.
The ceremony was chaired by the Minister of the Presidency, Mariana Vieira da Silva, who highlighted the importance of this work, having also stated that this is an example of how the Plan for Recovery and Resilience (PRR) is changing the lives of citizens, “specifically by investing in improving health centers and healthcare.” Initial and diagnostic examinations.
This is “a very special moment, because this is a very important project for Amadora,” said Amadora City Council President Carla Tavares, who highlighted the good partnership in the field of health with the central administration and the importance of this. From working in the network. “This investment is an example of that,” the mayor concluded.
This initiative was also attended by the Secretary of State for Health, Ricardo Mestre, and the Head of the “Recover Portugal” mission structure, Fernando Alviate.
Construction work on USF Ribeiro Sanches will continue for eighteen months and is expected to be completed by the end of the first half of 2025.
The value of the investment in the construction of the project is three million two hundred and twelve thousand two hundred euros, financed by Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) funds, in addition to value-added tax at the legal rate.
With a total building area of 1,312.00 m2two The planting area is 989.50 m2twoThe new building will consist of two floors, with several waiting and treatment rooms, and counseling and nursing offices, which will allow creating better conditions to serve the population, as well as increasing the coverage rate of local health services, ensuring early intervention in diseases, introducing innovation and developing the health system.
The new health unit will serve about 20,900 users.
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