The works to regenerate Wied Speranza in Mosta have commenced with the aim of not only cleaning up the valley from illegally dumped waste, but also to restore the ecosystem whilst working on the reuse of rainwater.
Through an investment of half a million euro, a walking trail will be created for visitors and hikers to enjoy.
This was announced by the Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development during a visit to the area together with the General Manager of Parks Malta, Adrian Attard.
A clean-up of the area and the rehabilitation of the valley will also offer safer access for visitors, as the natural paths will be made more accessible.
“Parks Malta has started the administrative work involved on Wied Speranza, starting from the Speranza Chapel to the San Pawl tal-Qlegħja Chapel. This work includes clearing material, removing invasive trees and planting native plants and shrubs,” said Minister Miriam Dalli.
This work also includes the restoration of rural structures, rubble walls, stone bridges and fountains located in this valley.
With our Mediterranean climate, Malta experiences long months of high temperatures and lack of rainfall. It is therefore essential to carry out the necessary works on rainwater conservation.
This project is in fact part of a larger Life IP River Basin Management Plan project. This is an 8-year plan, managed by the Energy and Water Agency in conjunction with Parks Malta and includes the preparation of major plans for 12 waterfalls in Malta (9) and Gozo (3), to identify the necessary interventions.
Over a distance of about 16 km, this natural dam starts from Dingli, passes through San Pawl tal-Qlejgħa, Wied Speranza, Wied il-Għasel, Wied Santa Katarina to Wied Għajn Rihana and continues down to Salini.
“Through these projects and interventions by Parks Malta in the valleys, we are continuing to protect the natural heritage of our country, so that they can be appreciated and enjoyed by the public,” said Mr Attard.
