The Division for Cleaning and Maintenance collected around 15 tons of waste in four hours after the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in St. Julian’s.
CleanMalta’s work in the said locality involved 22 workers who through 2 refuse vehicles, high pressure street washer, water bowser, 3 tipper vans and 2 fully electric sweepers toured areas in San Điljan which include all the waters of Paceville, Triq San Ğorġ and the surrounding shore.
These details were announced during a visit made by the Minister for Tourism and Public Cleanliness Clayton Bartolo, the Parliamentary Secretary for Public Cleanliness Glenn Bedingfield, together with the Director General of the Cleaning and Maintenance Division. Ramon Deguara in St. Julian’s in the early hours of Monday morning.
Minister Clayton Bartolo pointed out that the Division for Cleaning and Maintenance was prepared with its very capable workers complemented by the recent investment made in technological and environmental equipment. “Maltese, Gozitans, as well as tourists resorted by the thousands to this fun festival which in recent years has attracted a mass of people to the area of San Điljan and Paceville. Our commitment will continue by working harder so that tourism and public cleanliness go hand in hand for the time to come,” stressed Minister Clayton Bartolo.
Parliamentary Secretary Glenn Bedingfield listed how thanks to the dedication of the workers of this Division, whoever will pass through the streets of San Gijljan today will not even notice that yesterday there was so much activity, as in a weather of a few hours everything was cleaned. “It is crucial that the cleaning work is done after these celebrations are over, but it is equally important that all those who attend do their part to help us really take care of our country,” concluded the parliamentary secretary.
The General Director Ramon Deguara reiterated that the cleaning was done in a relatively short time and this is thanks to a coordination between the human resource and the investment made in the last months, which are giving an excellent result. He thanked the workers for the excellent work they do.
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