{"id":59209,"date":"2026-08-02T06:36:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T05:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=59209"},"modified":"2026-08-02T06:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T05:36:28","slug":"works-by-the-public-works-department-to-resurface-three-roads-in-hamrun-with-an-investment-of-almost-half-a-million-euros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/02\/works-by-the-public-works-department-to-resurface-three-roads-in-hamrun-with-an-investment-of-almost-half-a-million-euros\/","title":{"rendered":"Works by the Public Works Department to resurface three roads in \u0126amrun with an investment of almost half a million euros"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three roads in \u0126amrun are being given a new face through an investment of almost half a million euros, which will improve both the underground infrastructure and the quality and appearance of the roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The works being carried out by the Public Works Department, and covering Atocia Street, Duke of Edinburgh Street and a passage in St Francis Street, include the removal of the existing pavement, excavation works, the replacement of the main and water house connections, the construction of a new reinforced concrete base, as well as the laying of a new, higher quality and more resistant pavement to better withstand daily use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-67be4ba1 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pr261283c.jpg ,http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pr261283c.jpg 780w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pr261283c.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pr261283c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-59211\" width=\"432\" height=\"300\" title=\"New road in Hamrun\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was announced during a visit to the work site by the Minister for Local Government and Public Works, Alison Zerafa Civelli, together with the Director General of the Community Projects Division within the Department of Public Works, Architect Nadia Gatt, and the Mayor of \u0126amrun, Christian Sammut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minister Alison Zerafa Civelli said that this investment is part of the Government\u2019s ongoing commitment to continue improving local infrastructure across the country. She explained that projects such as these not only give roads a more beautiful appearance, but also strengthen essential underground services and offer a safer and more accessible environment for residents and all those who use these roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Our communities deserve quality infrastructure that makes a difference in their daily lives. That is why we are continuing to work hand in hand with local councils to carry out projects that not only beautify our localities, but also strengthen essential services and offer safer and more accessible roads for residents&#8221;, concluded the Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Director General Nadia Gatt Curmi said that the works are being carried out according to the highest technical standards, with an emphasis on the quality and durability of the infrastructure. She added that the interventions are designed to ensure more resilient roads and more reliable underground services for the benefit of residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mayor of \u0126amrun, Christian Sammut, thanked the Ministry for Local Government and Public Works and Public Works for their continued collaboration and support in making these works possible. He said that interventions of this kind are of great importance to the \u0126amrun community, as they are not only improving the road infrastructure, but are also giving new life to historic areas of the locality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most significant parts of this project is the regeneration of Triq Ato\u010bja, considered the oldest and most historic part of \u0126amrun. Through this intervention, not only will the road infrastructure be improved, but the historical and cultural character of this area will continue to be strengthened, so that it can be better enjoyed by both residents. As part of the works, an intervention will also be carried out on the parapet of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ato\u010bja<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Works on Duke of Edinburgh Street are progressing well. Following the completion of the removal of the existing pavement, excavation works, replacement of water services and construction of the reinforced concrete base, the laying of the new pavement is currently underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The project, which began in April 2026 and is expected to be completed in October 2026, is being carried out over an area of \u200b\u200bapproximately 1,200 square metres and will continue to improve both underground services and the quality of infrastructure in this part of \u0126amrun.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_59209\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"59209\" 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 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three roads in \u0126amrun are being given a new face through an investment of almost half a million euros, which will improve both the underground infrastructure and the quality and appearance of the roads. 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