{"id":58071,"date":"2026-06-05T10:46:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=58071"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:46:15","slug":"milestone-agreement-signed-for-the-old-power-station-valletta-waterfront","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/milestone-agreement-signed-for-the-old-power-station-valletta-waterfront\/","title":{"rendered":"Milestone Agreement Signed for the Old Power Station, Valletta Waterfront\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valletta Cruise Port Ltd is pleased to announce the signing of a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement with Valletta Bridge Ltd for the restoration, redevelopment and operation of the historic Power Station building, marking another important milestone in the continued regeneration of the Grand Harbour area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valletta Bridge Ltd is a joint venture company whose shareholders are CPHCL Group and Attard Bros Group. This project will transform Malta\u2019s first power station, built in the 17<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> century, into a mixed-use development comprising of an exclusive 20-room boutique hotel complemented by a range of high-quality amenities, creating a unique hospitality experience that celebrates the site\u2019s industrial heritage while meeting the expectations of today\u2019s discerning travellers. It will also house high end offices, retail and food and beverage offerings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This landmark building occupies a unique location beneath Crucifix Hill in Floriana, within walking distance of Valletta and adjacent to the cruise passenger terminals and the Valletta Waterfront destination. The project will breathe new life into an underutilised heritage asset while preserving its historical significance and distinctive architectural character.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The project which forms part of Valletta Cruise Port\u2019s terminal precincts, fits with the Company\u2019s broader vision to continue enhancing the Valletta Waterfront destination, building on more than two decades of investment in heritage restoration, tourism infrastructure and destination development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milestone-Agreement-Signed-for-the-Old-Power-Station-Valletta-Waterfront-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-58073\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milestone-Agreement-Signed-for-the-Old-Power-Station-Valletta-Waterfront-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milestone-Agreement-Signed-for-the-Old-Power-Station-Valletta-Waterfront-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milestone-Agreement-Signed-for-the-Old-Power-Station-Valletta-Waterfront-1-150x113.jpeg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milestone-Agreement-Signed-for-the-Old-Power-Station-Valletta-Waterfront-1-80x60.jpeg 80w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milestone-Agreement-Signed-for-the-Old-Power-Station-Valletta-Waterfront-1-265x198.jpeg 265w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Milestone-Agreement-Signed-for-the-Old-Power-Station-Valletta-Waterfront-1.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stephen Xuereb, CEO of Valletta Cruise Port and COO of Global Ports Holding, said: \u201cThe signing of this agreement marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for one of the most distinctive historic buildings within Malta and the Grand Harbour region. This building is an important part of Malta\u2019s industrial heritage.\u00a0 This project will ensure its preservation and sustainable future use. Through the creation of an intimate boutique hotel and complementary amenities, we are not only restoring a remarkable landmark but also strengthening the destination and further contributing to the ongoing regeneration of the Grand Harbour. This investment reflects our long-term commitment to preserving heritage, enhancing the visitor experience and creating lasting value for Malta.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jean-Pierre Schembri, CPHCL Group CEO, held that \u201cAt CPHCL, we are honoured to be involved in this landmark building project, which will give Malta\u2019s first power station a new life. Through this unique project CPHCL will play an instrumental role in preserving and revitalizing Malta\u2019s industrial heritage, ensuring its sustainable future use. Moreover, the development of a boutique hotel will build on our legacy of over six decades&#8217; experience in luxury hospitality and premium real estate development, to further enhance and contribute to the continued regeneration of the Grand Harbour, which is also in line with the Government plans to regenerate the wider area in a holistic manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carl Attard, Managing Director, Attard Bros Group stated<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;This project fits perfectly with our mission of creating better spaces.\u00a0 It represents a unique opportunity to restore and repurpose a historic landmark through high-quality construction and sensitive restoration techniques. Our focus is on delivering a structurally sound, technically robust redevelopment that respects the building\u2019s original characteristics, while meeting modern standards of safety, performance and sustainability. We are proud to partner with CPHCL on a project that combines heritage conservation with sustainable development, one that will see the continued regeneration of the Grand Harbour area and deliver lasting value for Malta.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once completed, the development will add a new hospitality dimension to one of Malta\u2019s most visited maritime destinations. 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