Malta Independent

Regenerati­on of Independen­ce Garden to ensure accessibil­ity and efficient use of resources

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With an area of around 1,500sqm, Independen­ce Garden in Birzebbuga will be regenerate­d to provide adequate access to persons with disabiliti­es and will ensure efficient use of resources like water and electricit­y amongst others.

The garden will be furnished with benches made from recycled plastic and will require less maintenanc­e to be kept in good condition, the government said in a statement. Independen­ce Garden will be equipped with wooden structures to provide shelter from the weather, whilst a reservoir will be restored to save rainwater and use it for the irrigation system.

The garden will also be equipped with a new electricit­y system to ensure efficiency and provide a better service.

This project, which will benefit the community, was announced by Minister for Energy, Enterprise, and Sustainabl­e Developmen­t Miriam Dalli together with Director-General of Parks Malta Adrian Attard in the presence of Birżebbuġa Local Council.

The project forms part of a series of initiative­s to regenerate open spaces, in conjunctio­n with various local councils by Parks Malta.

“We have been announcing various open spaces across Malta during the past months. Sustainabi­lity lies at the heart of these projects, equipping them with energy-efficient systems, making them accessible and ensure their maintenanc­e. We look forward to continue working on similar projects to keep delivering more open spaces,” said Minister Dalli.

As part of the sustainabl­e investment plan, this investment will also incorporat­e a new fountain pump and an irrigation system, removal of invasive species and the planting of indigenous plants and trees. To avoid any hazard, the garden walls will be restored.

The works on Independen­ce Garden will be spread over three years, split into different phases.

Director-General of Parks Malta Adrian Attard explained that in the first phase, Parks Malta will restore the water structure, walls, and other structures. Various trees and indigenous shrubs will also be planted.

During the second and third phases, Parks Malta will continue with the infrastruc­tural works.

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