{"id":54285,"date":"2026-01-10T07:33:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T06:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=54285"},"modified":"2026-01-10T07:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T06:33:17","slug":"restoration-work-completed-at-raymond-caruana-garden-in-gudja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/10\/restoration-work-completed-at-raymond-caruana-garden-in-gudja\/","title":{"rendered":"Restoration work completed at Raymond Caruana Garden in Gudja"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Chris Bonett visited Raymond Caruana Garden in Gudja after extensive beautification and renovation work was completed.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">These works were carried out by the Department of Public Works and among others, included landscaping and planting of new plants around the garden, refurbishment of gazebos, installation of new benches and other amenities, a security camera system, modern lighting as well as new paving that complements the environment of the area.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Repair work was also carried out on the fountain of this garden, with the installation of a new mechanical system.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">This open space has been renovated to continue serving as a green lung in the heart of this locality and a recreational space for the entire community.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Minister Chris Bonett explained how this project is part of the Government\u2019s commitment to continue investing in open spaces for the benefit of families and communities.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">He said, \u201cAlthough the work was extensive and took a number of months to complete, the final result is a modern and beautiful garden where families can spend their free time together and where children can play in a safe and suitable environment.\u201d<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">Minister Bonett concluded by saying, \u201cThese interventions as well as other projects underway by various entities of the Ministry, are part of the Government\u2019s work to give back beautiful open spaces to the people.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Gudja Mayor Romeo Baldacchino said that projects like these are the result of close collaboration between the Government and the Local Councils.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\">He explained how this project strengthens and renews the identity of this space to reflect today\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"jCAhz\"><span class=\"ryNqvb\"> Photo: MTIP<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_54285\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"54285\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 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