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Vigo Marks New Rehab Milestone With 12 Santa Clara Homes Completed

The city is funding upgrades that cut energy use across 12 zones with more than six million euros in subsidies.

Overview

  • City officials showcased a finished overhaul of a dozen homes in Santa Clara, where owners put in about €200,000 and the council granted €129,710.
  • The Santa Clara work was split into two blocks of six homes, with aid covering 63% in one and 71% in the other.
  • Upgrades include new façades, roof replacements with asbestos removal, better insulation, and improved heating systems to boost energy efficiency.
  • The council is now working in six buildings in Coia that together cover 159 dwellings.
  • The program has refurbished more than 400 homes so far, and the mayor said the council will process projects in 12 areas, including Santa Clara, San Roque, Coia, Casco Vello, and Bouzas.