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As part of our commitment to continue providing green spaces for families and to counteract the adverse effects of urbanisation Ambjent Malta is investing over 300000 for urban greening projects in various localities in Malta and Gozo. This was announced by Minister for the Environment Climate Change and Planning Aaron Farrugia during a signing ceremony for agreements for urban greening projects with 11 local councils. These greening projects within the heart of our community have various benefits ranging from improved wellbeing aesthetics and environmental benefits. These projects are giving back green open spaces to the community which will serve as places where citizens can enjoy their families thus improving the quality of life said the minister. All government entities particularly the entities of this ministry from Environment Malta to the Planning Authority need to further embrace the concept of greening in every project and in all permits as far as possible from large buildings to local council projects. People as well as government want to see greener more environmental and sustainable projects in urban areas. Thus authorities must insist and oblige the greening and see that the projects they finance are indeed green projects that they hold aesthetic value and that they do good for our environment continued the minister. He also stated that such projects improve the community value through aesthetics and environmental benefits. These open green spaces increase our biodiversity capital by establishing particular flora and fauna from an ecological perspective. Moreover such projects aid communities in combatting the impacts of climate change since they reduce ambient temperature and thus reduce the urban heat island effect as trees cover and vegetation cools the area through the evaporating moisture. The projects are as follows Gajnsielem Local CouncilMaking Peat Square greener The Gajnsielem Local Council is upgrading the open space found at Tal-Kaxxa area named Pjazza Tolfa. The area will be enlarged by about 40 and will get a new look with a green canopy 15 trees and over 200 shrubs. New benches a low-light pollution system and pavement will also be incorporated as part of the project. The overall cost will be funded by the Development Planning Fund DPF and the Ambjent Malta Urban Greening Scheme. The final aim of this project is to give a new greener look to the area while regenerating the square to foster a stronger community. St Julians Local CouncilEmbellishing Zarb Garden Saver The BM-150 scheme will be co-financing part of the project of nien Saver Zarb that the St Julians Local Council will be embellishing through with the Development Planning Fund DPF. The project will include an overall upgrade of the paving areas furniture irrigation system trees and shrubs. St. Lucia Local CouncilOpen spaces in St. Lucia In Santa Luija the local council will be enhancing two areas Triq Begonja and Triq Ine Soler behind the main square. The areas will offer more recreational space for the residents with more trees shrubs benches and lights. Hamrun Local CouncilEmbellishment and maintenance in St. Pauls Square and Muscat Parish Priest Square The amrun Local Council will be giving a greener look to two squares Pjazza San Pawl and Pjazza Kappillan Muscat with several planters to complement the area intending to give a greener and more pleasant look. Valletta Local CouncilEmbellishing Belvedere Garden The nien tal-Belvedere situated just outside the Great Siege Bell will be cleaned and upgraded to be enjoyed by the general public and tourists alike. The area offers one of the most beautiful views of the harbour and will include trees and shrubs new benches and view scopes. San Lawrenz Local CouncilEmbellishing a main road leading to the square The San Lawrenz Local council will give a new and greener look to several side streets leading to the main square. The aim is to create a more pleasant environment with a number of planters on the old streets while giving a greener element to the village centre. Birgu Local CouncilEmbellishing the belvedere facing the Grand Harbour The Birgu Local Council aims to give a better and greener look to the two belvederes overlooking the harbour while making it more accessible to the whole community. The area will be rehabilitated following the structural upgrade of the lower garages thus allowing the council to regenerate the area with new benches lights bins and planters.Birebbua Local CouncilEmbellishing St. Georges Square Preca and St. Georges Wharf In Birebbuia the local council will be upgrading two areas Pjazza San or Preca and Xatt ta San or. At the Pjazza San or Preca a new irrigation system will be added including a rain and moisture sensor while more trees will be planted. At Xatt San or the paving area will be enlarged to accommodate new tamarisk trees to give more shade for the new benches. Qala Local CouncilRecreational zone on Concession Street At Triq il-Kunissjoni the Qala Local Council will be upgrading the area corner with Triq is-Salib with better traffic management and replacing part of the road where the stone cross is situated with a green area. The aim is to increase the pedestrian area add soft areas whilst creating a better traffic flow especially towards the popular ondoq ir-Rummien Bay. Il-Munxar Local CouncilEmbellishing the square As part of the regeneration of Munxar Square project the local council has applied to enhance the area with several planters that will include small trees and flowers to give a greener look to the new square.