A new roof garden in Misraħ is-7 ta’ Ġunju 1919 in Ħamrun has been inaugurated. The garden has been built on a parking area as the community around the area will get a new lease of life with the uncommon greenery.

The Ministry of Environment has reportedly invested €1.5 million into turning the parking area into a modern green space suitable for all ages. The area will still maintain its purpose as space for parking but will also be a part of the government’s priority of the greening of urban areas and giving citizens a better quality of life through sustainable communities.

Environment Minister Miriam Dalli had this to say “This is another project that is offering an open green space, which will help to improve the quality of life of residents. Trees, shrubs and plants have been planted and benches installed for the comfort of residents, a step away from their homes. We are working to have more open spaces in the heart of our communities,”

The project has been funded by the National Development and Social Fund and led by GreenServ like many other environmental projects. GreenServ made use of sustainable materials such as fully recycled aluminum  and wood coming from sustainable forests in order to further enhance the garden. Solar panels were also installed to generate electricity.

WasteServ head Richard Bilocca explained how the 500 square metre garden rests on an innovative metal structure. NSDF CEO Raymond Ellul revealed that support is being given to environmental and sustainable ideas such as this and Ġnien Victor Calvagna launched last week in Mosta.

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