Historical buildings and spaces such as the military canteen in Lisbon, in Campo de Santa Clara, and the Army Uniform Workshops (OGFE) in Lisbon, which are in a state of disrepair, will be restored and converted into housing for military personnel, “at low cost”, Defence Minister Nuno Melo told Lusa. The same solution will be created in Porto.
Nuno Melo, who does not specify dates or values, only states that typologies 1 and 2 will be mainly covered. The projects for the conversion of buildings are aimed at the benefit of military personnel who perform or will perform duties in large centers such as Lisbon and Porto, where it is necessary to rent a house expensively.
“There will always be millions, but we are talking from the point of view of investments,” the minister said, assuring that the ownership of the area will remain under the control of the Armed Forces.
The official also mentioned that the recently approved increase in the accommodation allowance is already a “relevant step in helping the military.” And he expressed hope that these measures will help “to combat the problems of recruitment and retention” of soldiers in the Armed Forces.
Author: Manuela Guerreiro This Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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