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Eleven agreements have been signed for urban green environmental projects with local councils, through an investment of more than €300,000, including four in Gozo in Ghajnsielem, Munxar, San Lawrenz and Qala.
Minister for the Environment Aaron Farrugia, said that “these green projects at the heart of our communities not only offer better well-being, but enhance aesthetics and offer many environmental benefits by giving back several open green spaces.”
The Mayors and Councils signed the agreements on Monday and in Malta, the localities to benefit are, Valletta, Birgu, Birzebbugia, Hamrun, St Julians, Santa Lucia and Sliema.
Ghajnsielem project
Making Pjazza Torfa greener
The Ghajnsielem Local Council is upgrading the open space found at ‘Tal-Kaxxa’ area named Pjazza Tolfa. The area will be enlarged by about 40% and will get a new look with a green canopy, 15 trees and over 200 shrubs. New benches, a low-light pollution system and pavement will also be incorporated as part of the project.
The overall cost will be funded by the Development Planning Fund (DPF) and the Ambjent Malta Urban Greening Scheme.
The final aim of this project is to give a new, greener look to the area while regenerating the square to foster a stronger community.
San Lawrenz project
Embellishing a main road leading to the square
The San Lawrenz Local council will give a new and greener look to several side streets leading to the main square. The aim is to create a more pleasant environment with a number of planters on the old streets while giving a greener element to the village centre.
Qala project
Recreational zone on Triq Kuncissjoni
At Triq il-Kuncissjoni, the Qala Local Council will be upgrading the area corner with Triq is-Salib with better traffic management and replacing part of the road where the stone cross is situated with a green area.
The aim is to increase the pedestrian area, add soft areas, whilst creating a better traffic flow, especially towards the popular Hondoq ir-Rummien Bay.
Munxar project
As part of the regeneration of Munxar Square project, the local council has applied to enhance the area with several planters that will include small trees and flowers to give a greener look to the new square.
