An area that had previously been completely abandoned in Qajjenza has been turned into a garden for the Birżebbuġa community, the Environment Ministry announced on Friday.
This is the first community garden as well as the first open space in this area, accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
As part of this project, several trees and shrubs were planted. To ensure everyone can access the garden, ramps were installed to connect two adjacent roads.
Additionally, 200 metres of walking paths were introduced, and play equipment for children made from recycled tyres and recycled plastic was installed.
“Qajjenza is a highly urban area that never had a recreational space, and today it has its first garden. And it will not be the only one, as we have other projects planned for the Qajjenza area. This project is another clear example of how we can transform urban spaces to be more sustainable for the community. In this case, over a thousand families living close to this area will benefit from it. These initiatives form part of a wider plan to beautify our country and create open spaces, both small and large, in every locality,” said Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli.
Seventy-five percent of the material used in this project is fully sustainable.
From his end, Parliamentary Secretary for Public Cleanliness Glenn Bedingfield praised the Clean Malta workers and explained how their efforts also led to the creation of the first community garden in Qajjenza. “This is a way for different entities to work together for one goal: the benefit of the public. Clean Malta and Project Green worked together, and today everyone can appreciate this work,” the parliamentary secretary concluded.
Benjamin Vassallo, Head of Design at Project Green, stated that, “This regenerated garden demonstrates the importance of combining sustainability, accessibility, and creativity to create spaces where communities can thrive.”
Mayor Scott Camilleri, on behalf of the Birżebbuġa Local Council, highlighted that this Community Garden is part of the Council’s strategy to continue enhancing open spaces in the locality. “Qajjenza never had an allocated open space, and now thanks to the collaboration with Project Green, this area in Qajjenza has been regenerated, after many years of being filled with construction waste. Today, this garden is offering a better service to the community and reflects the Council’s commitment to improving the quality of life for all residents,” said the mayor.
