Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg visited the Maglio Garden in Floriana, where a regeneration project is underway by the Grand Harbour Regeneration Corporation (GHRC). Floriana Mayor Davina Sammut Hili was present for the visit. This intervention will be implemented with a total investment of €4.2 million.
Minister Ian Borg said, “We are committed to continue investing in this area, not only because it is a touristic area, but also because it is very important for the residents of these localities. After all, Floriana is a reference point for all Maltese people travelling to the public transport terminus. When we refer to the importance of our communities, we mean every community, whether the local town or village one or on a national basis. We will continue improving our open spaces, improving accessibility for persons with disability and we will continue honouring our country’s heritage and our monuments.”
GHRC Chairman Anthony Agius Decelis made an appeal to the general public to take care of these projects in which the government, through the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects together with the GHRC, is investing millions in funds to regenerate several places which were abandoned for years by preceding administrations. “It is now up to the Maltese people to see that these places are not vandalised and are maintained up to the level at which this government is returning them to the people,” said Agius Decelis.
Floriana Mayor Davina Sammut Hili said that, “The Floriana Local Council is satisfied with the Maglio Garden works, as for several years we received a lot of complaints, especially regarding the paving. Such works require some sacrifice from the residents but, as mayor of the locality, I believe that many residents are eager to start using a renovated garden with more modern facilities. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Minister Ian Borg and the GHRC for the impeccable work being done.”
This investment is intended to improve the aesthetic quality of this garden and the area to better complement the aesthetic of City Gate, Pjazza Tritoni, Biskuttin and Argotti Garden. This project includes 7,500 square metres of new paving and will use special paving for people with impaired vision. Works include upgrading of the space in front of the Examinations Department, new handrails around monuments, restoration of the boundary wall, arches and monuments and the boundary wall railing and rebuilding of the fountain. Additionally, a new lighting system inside and outside the garden as well as other service works will be included.
Photos: DOI, MTIP
