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An area of about 30000m2 will be regenerated into a picnic area for the enjoyment of all in the Northwest Park. About 14000m2 will be used as a picnic area where benches and containers for waste separation will be installed. 3000 native trees and shrubs will also be planted.The picnic area has been designed in such a way as to leave the least possible visual impact on the surroundings.The project was announced by the Minister for Energy Enterprise and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli in the presence of the Minister for the Environment Climate Change and Planning Aaron Farrugia.The picnic area will be monitored by park rangers while parking facilities will be available nearby. The project is expected to be completed in the fall.We are investing 50000 in the regeneration of this land for the benefit of the public. The idea of this open space is to give children the opportunity to play freely in a safe environment. We will limit the number of picnic benches to 15 by choice to respect the open environment said Minister Miriam Dalli. To ensure sustainability in whatever we do waste separation benches and containers will be made of recycled plastic.While thanking Parks Malta and the North West Board for their work Minister Dalli encouraged the public to make responsible use of the park. We are investing in park rangers for more security but it is also your responsibility to use the park responsibly.A road will be maintained to allow vehicle access to the boathouses.Minister Aaron Farrugia said that communities should have access to recreation areas while respecting the environment. He said work was underway to create more picnic areas for families and stressed the importance of creating a better environment for the community which includes more recreation areas and more green areas. While praising this initiative by Parks Malta Minister Farrugia said that the feedback on the discussion document issued by the Planning Authority on camping caravans picnicking and hiking is currently being reviewed. As a government we have heard the call for more green spaces and recreation areas and we are taking action. We are currently working on a chain of different projects aimed at improving various areas including various vertical gardens green roofs urban greening projects and open space projects in various localities said the minister. Recreation areas are what give life to our communities - they provide a better environment and contribute to a better quality of life the minister added.Parks Malta General Manager Adrian Attard reiterated Parks Maltas commitment to regenerate more open spaces. Parks Malta is committed to regenerating open spaces and ensuring the maintenance of the same spaces following regeneration projects. Northwest Park Conservation Officer Darren Saliba said Since its inception Northwest Park has always aimed to provide a recreational space for the general public as well as a space where nature can flourish. That is the ultimate goal of the Heritage Parks Federation.
