€1.4 Million Investment to Expand Wied Inċita Public Park Project
The second phase of the Wied Inċita regeneration project is underway, with a €1.4 million investment set to transform a further 7,000 square metres of land into a public environmental space as part of a wider plan for one of Malta's largest public parks.
Minister for the Environment Miriam Dalli visited the site to inspect the ongoing works, which are being carried out by Ambjent Malta. The latest phase follows the successful completion of the project's first stage, which saw the creation of a 20,000-square-metre recreational area.
Once completed, the second phase will rehabilitate and upgrade another 7,000 square metres, converting previously neglected land into an accessible green space for families and the wider community.
"Through this investment, we are continuing to transform Wied Inċita into an extensive and accessible environmental space, while safeguarding its rural and ecological character," Minister Dalli said.
She added that the project aims to provide more places where families can spend time together, children can enjoy nature, and communities can benefit from additional open spaces close to home.
The works include the restoration and rebuilding of traditional rubble walls, landscaping, pruning of existing vegetation, the installation of new irrigation systems, upgraded walking routes, outdoor furniture, recreational facilities, and improved safety and accessibility measures.
The project will also see the planting of hundreds of indigenous trees and shrubs that are well suited to Malta's climate, including oak, pine, carob, myrtle and chaste trees. Mediterranean shrubs and aromatic plants will also be introduced to enhance the area's natural landscape.
A key objective of the project is to strengthen biodiversity by creating habitats that provide food, shelter and breeding grounds for insects, pollinators, birds and reptiles.
The ongoing works form part of a long-term masterplan that will eventually transform more than 90,000 square metres into a public park featuring recreational, educational and ecological facilities.
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