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Two garden regeneration projects underway in Mtarfa

Works have begun on two green space projects in Mtarfa transforming previously unused sites into gardens and recreational areas through collaboration between Project Green and the local council.

By Malta News AI Desk / 10/08/2026

Regeneration projects are underway in Mtarfa to transform two unused sites into green and recreational spaces for the community, according to the Ministry for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour.

The first project, located within the former Mtarfa barracks area, will regenerate approximately 3,000 square metres of land into a fruit tree garden. The intervention includes fruit trees, benches, street furniture, spaces for recreation and educational activities, and restoration of existing reservoirs as part of the site's historic features. Works by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage are also taking place on the site.

A second project on land known as Depiro, between the Depiro Sports Complex and residential blocks, will transform an approximately 550-square-metre site that has remained unused for several years. The project includes new trees and shrubs, a basketball facility, benches, street furniture and solar-powered lighting.

Environment Minister Miriam Dalli visited both sites with representatives from Project Green and the Mtarfa Local Council to review the works' progress. The projects are designed to combine environmental elements with community facilities while respecting the particular characteristics of each site.

Read the official source: Government of Malta Department of Information