House renovation for social housing - Vila Cova de Alva

Support for the repair of the roof of the social housing unit in the Union of Parishes of Vila Cova de Alva and Anceriz, in Vila Cova de Alva, damaged by Storm Kristin.

The Union of Parishes of Vila Cova de Alva and Anceriz presents this campaign with the aim of raising financial support for the urgent repair of a social housing unit located in Vila Cova de Alva, municipality of Arganil.

This property has social significance for the parish and is linked to local memory, being known by the community for having once been inhabited by a former basket maker, a reference that remains in the collective memory. However, the present objective focuses on its restoration for social housing purposes, placing this property at the service of the public interest and the community.

Following Storm Kristin, the house suffered very significant damage, with part of the roof being torn off and ruined, exposing the structure to the elements and causing serious leaks inside. This situation seriously compromises the preservation of the property and jeopardizes the stability of the walls and the feasibility of its repair.

The priority intervention consists of rebuilding the roof, considered essential to halt the progressive deterioration of the dwelling and allow, at a later stage, its complete restoration for social housing, thus responding to a concrete need of the community.

The estimated cost for the roof repairs is around €30,000.00, an amount that the Parish Union does not have the financial capacity to cover without external support.

Completing this project is urgent and essential to protect the existing structure, prevent the building's progressive collapse, and preserve a house of significant social and community importance.

About the author

The Union of Parishes of Vila Cova de Alva and Anceriz is a local authority in the municipality of Arganil that plays an essential role in connecting with the population, promoting social support, enhancing the value of the territory, and preserving community heritage.

In carrying out its duties, it develops initiatives of public interest, supports the local community, and seeks to respond to the specific needs of the population.

Their approach is based on responsible management, close relationships with citizens, and a commitment to improving living conditions in the region.

Within the scope of this application, the Union of Parishes presents itself as the entity promoting the intervention in the house for social housing, with a view to stabilizing and protecting the property, ensuring conditions for its future recovery and social use.

Budget and due dates

The estimated cost of the roof repairs amounts to approximately €30,000.00, corresponding to the reconstruction of the roof of the social housing unit in the Union of Parishes of Vila Cova de Alva and Anceriz, following the damage caused by Storm Kristin.

This intervention is considered urgent, since the lack of a roof is causing continuous leaks and worsening the state of disrepair of the dwelling, jeopardizing the stability of the walls and the preservation of the existing structure.

Regarding the timeline, the intention is for the roof repair work to be carried out as soon as possible after obtaining the support, in order to prevent further damage and ensure the protection of the property, creating the minimum conditions for its future conversion into social housing.

The timely execution of this intervention will be crucial to avoid structural damage and to ensure the safeguarding of a property of significant social interest to the parish.

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