“This decision stems from the need for a national evaluation of cable transport equipment, a preventive measure to ensure the elevator maintains full operating safety conditions,” stated the municipality in a statement published on its website.
In recent months, according to the Municipal Services of Nazaré, the equipment underwent inspections by competent external entities, namely the Centro de Apoio Tecnológico à Indústria Metalomecânica and the Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes (IMT), “without any reservations being raised about its use.”
Nonetheless, “in light of the technical recommendation to replace the traction cable, with the intervention already scheduled for the month of October, and following the guidance of regulatory entities, the elevator will remain closed until a new technical validation ensures its operation under maximum safety conditions.”
While the elevator is out of service, alternative passenger transport by bus will be provided to ensure mobility between Praia and Sítio.
