The Valga City Council has been the setting for multiple projects undertaken by students specializing in Carpentry from the Ulla-Umia Employment Workshop. These actions focused on the renovation and refurbishment of public spaces, facilities, and heritage elements within the municipality.
Among the completed works are the refurbishment of the protective fencing around the Fervenzas de Parafita (Parafita Waterfalls), ensuring visitor safety. The perimeter enclosure at the Igrexa Vella (Old Church) archaeological site has also been improved. In terms of heritage and natural spaces, the wooden fencing at the Monte de Beiro viewpoint has been replaced, and the sails of the Windmill (Muíño de Vento) have been repaired and painted.
Regarding community infrastructure, the construction and installation of container islands in the areas of Gándara and Casal de Eirigo stand out, aimed at integrating waste collection points and reducing their visual impact. Additionally, new furniture has been created for municipal offices, and improvements have been made at the Xesús Ferro Couselo school, including the installation of a new handrail on the stairs and a new enclosure for the children's play area.
In preparation for Christmas, the wooden bus used to decorate the Nativity scene has been restored and painted. Previously, these same apprentices had fully repaired a wooden footbridge over the Valga River in the area of Souto (Campaña).
The Ulla-Umia Employment Workshop is a joint initiative by the municipalities of Valga, Moraña, and Portas. The program trains twenty unemployed individuals from these municipalities, combining theoretical education with practical professional experience in carpentry and forestry work to enhance their employability while executing socially and communally beneficial projects.
