From Ċikku To Calvagna: Abandoned Mosta Field Finally Transformed Into Public Space
Ċikku Fenech’s once beloved field has officially been transformed into Mosta’s newest public space, with fresh photos coming out of the garden.
The 4,000sqm space has just been returned to the public, with the inauguration happening earlier today.
With a million-euro investment, Ġnien Victor Calvagna is an urban greening project that is said to improve the quality of life of residents. The space has been made accessible to all and can host a number of different local activities.
Solar panels were installed, and recycled material was used. The garden was designed around the existing olive trees with pathways made of what is described as “natural materials”.
“Today we inaugurated the Victor Calvagna Garden in Mosta, thus saving land in a development zone from being built,” Labour MP Alex Muscat said today.
“While I am very satisfied that we have turned this abandoned field into a place that everyone can enjoy, I am eager to see similar projects carried out in Ħamrun, Qormi, Żabbar and Birkirkara. Great satisfaction to see what you have worked so hard for come true.”
“More residents and communities are seeking open green spaces in their localities. It is this government’s commitment for the next seven years to invest in projects that improve our localities and offer recreational spaces for everyone. We are focusing on projects that are environmental sustainability, including in their design,” explained Minister Miriam Dalli.
“We made sure that sustainability is at the centre of this project with pathways made of natural material that goes around the existing trees where we then placed a number of benches,” said WasteServ CEO Richard Bilocca.
“All the equipment in the garden is made of timber from sustainable forests while the rubber used in the playground and the decking are made from recycled materials.”
A few months back, controversy had arisen after it appeared that the majority of the area of the garden would be covered with concrete, but it was later clarified that soil-cement will be used.
Lovin Malta had also done a vox-pop to hear what Mosta thinks about the transformation:
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