First Inclusive Hub Announced In Rabat
The official launch of the Rabat Inclusion Hub project has been announced, which will see the establishment of the first inclusive hub in the country. The project involves an investment of over half a million euro and is being implemented through a collaboration between Aġenzija Sapport and the Rabat Local Council. The aim is to create a modern and accessible space that is open to the entire community.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering, Julia Farrugia, in the presence of the Mayor of Rabat, Sandro Craus, councillors and the Chief Executive Officer of Aġenzija Sapport, Oliver Scicluna. The project will be located at the Nigret Housing Estate and will involve the transformation of existing dilapidated shops into a multifunctional community centre.
According to information provided during the launch, the hub will include a daytime centre for older persons, a centre for persons with disabilities and dedicated spaces for young people and older persons. The facilities are intended to encourage social inclusion and active participation within the community. The new building will be fully accessible and designed to provide a safe and dignified environment for all users. It will also be available for programmes and activities during evenings and weekends.
A call for tenders is currently open for the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of the new facility. Aġenzija Sapport’s investment is estimated at around €550,000, with all works, including finishes, expected to be completed by the end of next year.
Addressing those present, Minister Julia Farrugia said, “This project is clear evidence of the Government’s strong commitment to implementing policies that place social inclusion and accessibility at the heart of its work.” She added that the hub would be “an open and dynamic space for the entire community”.
Aġenzija Sapport CEO Oliver Scicluna described the project as an example of how modern and accessible facilities can serve different sectors of the community. Mayor Sandro Craus referred to the long-standing efforts of the Rabat Local Council to make such a service available to residents.
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