The €400,000 project for Xlendi’s dry-standing area “is expected to be finished before summer,” said Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri.

Minister Camilleri made the announcement during a visit to the ongoing works at the dry-standing area project in Xlendi, which he said, are now in an advanced state.

The estimated cost of the project will be around €4,000 and is financed by the European Fund for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, the Minister said.

He explained that the main works consisted of the reconstruction of the dry-standing area, namely the excavation of the entire site, placing imprint concrete, and building a new chamber for the winch.

All devices at the entire site will be replaced, meaning the winch device and the surrounding lights and CCTV cameras will also be installed, added the Minister.

He went on to say that “service pillars supplying electric power and water will also be introduced so that fishermen can repair and maintain their boats in a more comfortable and safe way.”

The Ministry for Gozo, he said, also took into account fire safety, and therefore a fence was constructed around three sides of the site in order to isolate the dry-standing area from the rest of the site in case of fire.

Minister Camilleri also explained that an oil separation tank was introduced so that oils originating when servicing the boats will not end up in the sea. “This is considered as a useful component that will protect the environment,” he added.

Photograph: MGOZ/Terry Camilleri

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