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Municipal development initiatives in Tomar

Overview

The municipality of Tomar has initiated several strategic development projects. In September 2026, the City Council approved the 900,000 euro purchase of a historic property at Largo do Pelourinho from Air Liquide Portugal, Limitada. Mayor Tiago Carrão described the acquisition as a strategic investment to establish a new museum space, despite opposition from Socialist Party councilors regarding the scale of the investment and rehabilitation costs.

Following this, in October 2026, the Council unanimously approved a plan to amend the Municipal Master Plan to create a new business zone in Vale dos Ovos. The project seeks to reclassify approximately 38 hectares of rural land for economic activity, though National Ecological Reserve restrictions may limit urban development to 17 hectares. The initiative aims to attract new companies by utilizing the site’s proximity to National Road 113 and the Fátima – Chão de Maçãs railway station.

Entities

Tiago Carrão · Pedro Duarte · Tomar City Council · Socialist Party · Tomar

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Tomar approves plan for new business zone in Vale dos Ovos

    Tomar City Council has approved plans to amend its Municipal Master Plan to create a new business zone in Vale dos Ovos, covering up to 38 hectares of land.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Tomar approves 900,000 euro historic property purchase

    Tomar municipal authorities approved the 900,000 euro purchase of a historic building to develop a new museum, a move opposed by Socialist Party councilors.

Sources

correiodamanha.pt · maisribatejo.pt · noticiasdeaveiro.pt · showbiz.ukrainianwall.com