
Prime Minister Robert Abela announced the €12 million Birżebbuġa Promenade Regeneration Project, managed by the Department of Public Works.
With input from University of Malta students from the Faculty for the Built Environment, the designs are finalized, and the application process for construction is underway.
Spanning over 1.5 kilometres, the project will introduce five open spaces—both new and regenerated—upgraded gardens and playgrounds, an underground public parking facility, pedestrian zones, and a dedicated cycling lane. Sustainable materials will also enhance the promenade.
During a visit to Birżebbuġa, Abela emphasised the government’s commitment to investing in projects that improve communities.
He referenced the closure of the 31st March fuel storage plant, which significantly reduced emissions and heavy vehicle traffic, and highlighted local investments like the water polo pitch and Bengħajsa Park. He stressed the importance of leveraging Malta’s economic growth to deliver quality-of-life projects for residents.
Transport Minister Chris Bonett described the project as part of broader urban regeneration efforts, such as the Buġibba square and Msida Creek initiatives.
He highlighted the inclusion of cycling lanes and pedestrian-priority zones, emphasising the government’s focus on sustainable mobility and improved urban spaces.
Parliamentary Secretary Omar Farrugia underlined the project’s goal to provide residents with a recreational space while addressing the historical challenges the locality faced due to industrial expansion.
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