The Vilar Dam was built in order to produce energy for the region. How many workers were needed, it was created a housing project for workers returning from Africa after April 25.
This core was virtually abandoned after its inauguration by President Admiral Americo Tomas on 29 April 1965.
Before the Vilar Dam there was only the Ribeira do Távora, the construction of the dam has forced people to leave their homes on the banks of the river and move to higher ground because this construction made that all gets submerged. With the construction of the dam it also has changed the way of life of their populations. Vilar reservoir in addition to recreational and leisure area is now also used for the water abstraction for public supply of various municipalities of the region.
Location: Moimenta da Beira
This core was virtually abandoned after its inauguration by President Admiral Americo Tomas on 29 April 1965.
Before the Vilar Dam there was only the Ribeira do Távora, the construction of the dam has forced people to leave their homes on the banks of the river and move to higher ground because this construction made that all gets submerged. With the construction of the dam it also has changed the way of life of their populations. Vilar reservoir in addition to recreational and leisure area is now also used for the water abstraction for public supply of various municipalities of the region.
Location: Moimenta da Beira
