The restoration work on the Dwejra Tower in Gozo has been completed. Through this project, the Malta Tourism Authority is continuing to improve the tourist portfolio throughout the country.
The works included renovation on a considerable amount of stone on the external part of the tower that had eroded over time due to the natural elements that rule the Dwejra area. The project also involved work to fix the outside stairs, the turret of the walls and even the roofs. On the interior, interventions related to electrical works and new lighting were also carried out. This project benefited from co-financing of the European Regional Development Fund Operational Program 2014-2020.
These details were announced during a visit made by the Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo, by the Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and by the Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Chris Bonett, together with the non-governmental organization Din l’Art Ąlwa.
Minister Clayton Bartolo pointed out that through its work the Malta Tourism Authority continues to be at the forefront of preserving the cultural heritage. “We must continue to respect the demands of today’s tourist. We are working harder to offer a diversified tourist product in the center of which stands out the positive holistic experience that tourists who visit the attractions of the Maltese islands should have,” continued Minister Bartolo.
Minister Clint Camilleri said that the restoration and conservation of sites like this tower continue to strengthen the cultural tourism portfolio in Gozo, which is rich in historical and cultural heritage that it offers to all those who they visit him. “It is important to improve the tourist product and the potential that Gozo has as a destination, because this further strengthens the competitiveness of the island as a destination and the possibility of attracting more quality tourists,” said Minister Camilleri.
Parliamentary Secretary Chris Bonett said that, “Through European funds we are restoring several historical coastal fortifications to once again pay tribute to these buildings of historical and cultural importance. These works amounted to approximately €235,000, of which approximately €155,000 come from European funds. As a committed government that with the European funds that we launched last January, we continue to invest to preserve the cultural and historical heritage and at the same time improve the tourist product of our islands to continue attracting quality tourists to our country. “.
