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Works on an investment of two million euros to regenerate Spencer Garden for a sustainable public garden will begin in the coming weeks announced the Minister for the Environment Climate Change and Planning Aaron Farrugia. The minister said that this project which is being funded by the Environment and Resources Authority ERA and Environment Malta is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. Once completed Spencer Garden aims to offer an immersive natural experience. Minister Farrugia explained that three tree nurseries will be built as part of this project to grow a stock of local trees to be used in future projects. He said the works will include the installation of new CCTV systems the improvement of the many access points to the garden landscaping works a new water feature and the removal of invasive alien species. which will be replaced by local species. We see various social and ecological benefits for the creation and improvement of parks and gardens in our 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. Minister Farrugia also explained that the garden will also include aspects of innovative landscaping with many changes in elevation and a green wall that reduces noise and thus helps to further improve the experience of doing one thing with nature while also offering modern solutions such as Wi-Fi. The garden has been designed to host various activities by the public whether they are family outings work or for leisure and relaxation. During the garden planning process sustainability was put at the forefront with many measures and design features that were specifically planned to improve this. As a result a series of reservoirs along with a rainwater collection system will be utilized to maintain the garden and reduce water wastage. Energy-efficient solar panels and lighting will be installed to increase security and minimize energy use said Minister Farrugia. The Chief Executive of the Environment and Resources Authority Architect Michelle Piccinino said that this garden is An oasis of natural environment in an urban area associated with traffic and industry an oasis that will serve to bring nature closer to our daily lives for the benefit of communities and families especially those living and working in the area. Architect Piccinino went on to say that the authority has decided to this oasis will be dedicated to Guido Lanfranco Because we believe that this project represents what was so dear to his heart the importance of knowledge about the natural environment and its connection with the social. Guido Lanfranco was a pillar of the Maltese community promoting culture folklore and natural history and education. Guido Lanfranco was a great contributor to the environmental sphere who created valuable insights on the need to protect our environment and transmitted this passion and his love to many people which led to the creation of environmental institutions in our country which also follows an Encyclical of the Pope Laudato Si which addresses the common good of all. In fact the garden will also have a memorial referring to this encyclical.
