The inauguration has taken place of new public conveniences in Saint John the Baptist Square, Xewkija, with accessibility through a lift for people with a disability, the elderly and parents with small children, through an investment of €105,000.

The completion of the work ensures that the public conveniences (for both men and women) are now accessible to all, and are the first of this kind in the islands.

Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Stefan Buontempo, who was present for the occasion, together with Xewkija Mayor Paul Azzopardi, said that it will also help provide convenient access to WWII shelters located under St. John the Baptist Square. The Local Council will now be launching a new project for the regeneration of the shelters, serving as another tourist attraction to the area.

The village attracts many tourists, with the Rotunda Church and the Sculpture Museum, both located in the square.

Also present for the inauguration was Parliamentary Secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Ageing Dr Justyne Caruana, who explained that the Xewkija project benefited from special funds dedicated to accessibility.

The work was carried out as part of an extensive embellishment project of the area, which included the Ghammiedi Project and Exhibition Hall in St Catherine Street, Xewkija, which were officially inaugurated by the Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo in June last year.

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