The three Heritage Malta employees injured when a number of sails fell from the Kola Windmill [1] on Friday, are now recovering at home.
Heritage Malta wished them a speedy recovery and expressed its appreciation “to them and to all their colleagues for their commitment and dedication to safeguarding our cultural heritage.”
The sails collapsed onto the mill’s roof whilst being rotated manually when the men were carrying out a routine inspection following the storms.
Heritage Malta said that initial assessments indicated that the wooden structure supporting the sails suffered extensive damage from the elements and the storm, leading to the collapse.
Work commenced immediately on the Kola Windmill in Xaghra, Heritage Malta said. Current efforts are focused on urgently repairing the damage to the roof caused by the collapse of the windmill’s sails.
The works are being carried out with the assistance of the Civil Protection Department, and Heritage Malta extended its gratitude to the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security, and Employment.
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