The restoration work on Dwejra Tower in Gozo has been completed. Works included renovation on a considerable amount of stone on the external part of the tower which had eroded over time due to the natural elements that rule the Dwejra area.

The project also involved work to fix the external stairs, the turret of the walls and the roof. On the interior work was carried out on the electrics and new lighting was also installed.

This project benefited from co-financing from the European Regional Development Fund Operational Programme 2014-2020.

The details were provided during a visit to the tower by Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo, Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and the Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Chris Bonett, together with the non-governmental organisation Din l-Art Helwa.

Minister Clayton Bartolo said that that through its work the Malta Tourism Authority “continues to be at the forefront of preserving the cultural heritage.”

Minister Clint Camilleri said that the restoration and conservation of sites like this tower strengthens the cultural tourism portfolio for Gozo.

Parliamentary Secretary Chris Bonett said that, “through European funds we are restoring several historical coastal fortifications. These works amounted to approximately €235,000, of which €155,000 were European funds.”

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