📋 Tender Overview
Substantial environmental improvements will be made to the Belvedere Garden in Marsa with an investment of around half a million euros. This was announced by the Minister for the Environment Climate Change and Planning Aaron Farrugia who explained that this project is being carried out by the Marsa Local Council with the support of Environment Malta. Various trees and shrubs will be planted in the garden while soft areas will be improved including the removal of unwanted vegetation and the installation of an irrigation system. The Ministry of Environment Climate Change and Planning will also provide garden furniture and will also take care of its installation - furniture such as benches and cans along with further clean-up interventions. of the site drilling works and construction of a water reservoir works on paths and paving installation of lighting equipment landscaping and street furniture. Minister Aaron Farrugia said that there are both social and ecological benefits to creating and improving gardens in our many urbanized areas. Green infrastructure in general brings us closer to the natural environment and fosters a sense of identity and well-being in the community while also bringing environmental and economic benefits to the community. The Government is constantly working to move towards greener infrastructure and smarter planning while continuing to improve recreational green areas continued the minister. He also spoke about various urban greening projects that are currently underway in different localities through Environment Malta and the Planning Authority schemes. He mentioned the increasing popularity of vertical gardens and green roofs and the positive impacts that such infrastructure brings to the aesthetics of our country as well as environmental and health benefits. It is predicted that the works on the beautification of the Belveder Garden will be completed in six months.
