{"id":53062,"date":"2025-11-09T10:48:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T09:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=53062"},"modified":"2025-11-09T10:48:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T09:48:35","slug":"works-continue-in-wied-iz-zurrieq-as-75-of-the-project-is-completed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/09\/works-continue-in-wied-iz-zurrieq-as-75-of-the-project-is-completed\/","title":{"rendered":"Works continue in Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq as 75% of the project is completed\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli, together with the Chief Executive of the Water Services Corporation Karl Cilia and members of the Qrendi Local Council, visited Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq, where work is continuing even during the night, to observe the progress on the \u20ac3 million project that will, for the first time, connect this area in Qrendi to the national sewage network.<\/p>\n
During the visit, it was explained that 1.5 kilometres of new sewage infrastructure have already been completed. This project will see the expansion of the network by around 2 kilometres of new infrastructure, linking Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq to the sewage network in \u017burrieq. Thus, 75% of the trenching works are now complete, while the most intensive phase remains, during which the Corporation will be installing the main pipelines and the drainage and water services in the heart of Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq. Construction will also begin on the two drainage pumping stations, which will be equipped with sensors and advanced electronic equipment for preventive maintenance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delivering a modern service that will strengthen the quality of infrastructure while at the same time protecting the environment in this area. This project demonstrates how investment in infrastructure is closely tied to technology and sustainability. While ensuring that residents have efficient and safe services that reduce daily inconvenience, we are also demonstrating our commitment to a stronger sewer network. This is a clear example of how a well-planned project can improve the lives of people in the community and those who visit it,\u201d said Minister Dalli.<\/p>\n
Works are being carried out throughout the day and night, in full coordination with the Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq community, so that the project can be completed before the summer.<\/p>\n
This investment will eliminate the need for private cesspits, which until now were the only solution in Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq. Once completed, the project will provide a modern and reliable sewer service while safeguarding the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n
WSC Chief Executive Officer Karl Cilia emphasised the effective coordination between the Corporation\u2019s technical teams and the local community. \u201cOur teams are working continuously to reach the target before summer. The project includes two pumping stations that will transport sewage from Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq to the \u017burrieq network. Once completed, the area will be equipped with intelligent sensors that monitor sewage flow and levels in real time,\u201d explained Mr Cilia.<\/p>\n
These sensors will send automatic alerts to the Corporation\u2019s central control room and, in the event of any anomalies, Corporation workers will be able to intervene as quickly as possible to avoid blockages or overflow in the system.<\/p>\n
The project also includes the upgrading and reinforcement of the potable water network, to ensure that all services are renewed and modernised before the road surface is restored. This is a project which, in its entirety, will serve the community for decades to come.<\/p>\n
Minister Dalli thanked the teams and the Wied i\u017c-\u017burrieq community for their cooperation throughout the works.<\/p>\n