The restoration and regeneration project of the parvis of the Parish Church of the Nativity of Our Lady in Xaghra got underway this week, and this afternoon the statues of Our Lady and St Joseph, were removed for restoration.

The project will also include the replacement of existing concrete tiling with natural stone paving (travertine); repaving of main and side stairways with natural stone; building of a new ramp to improve access to the parvis; and conversion of the existing lighting system to an energy saving one and the the restoration of the parvis perimeter wall.

A financial agreement was reached at the end of last year between the Xaghra Parish Church and the Ministry for Gozo, who will be financing the materials and supplies required for the parish project which will amount to around €106,000.

Photograph: Alain Salvary

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