Valletta’s Old Pixkerija Site To Be Rehabilitated As Call For Proposals Launched
The former Pixkerija site in Valletta is set to be rehabilitated as the government has recently launched a call for proposals.
MSPP recently announced the call for proposals as part of the state’s commitment to regenerate the capital city through the reconciliation of the conservation and maintenance of Valletta’s historical fabric.
This call for proposals is the second one in MSPP’s Valletta regeneration strategy, following the announcement of the Evans Building rehabilitation project, made public a few months ago.
As with the Evans Building project, the Old Pixkerija Rehabilitation project is meant to serve as a model of how old buildings can be adapted to new uses through their regeneration.
The Old Pixkerija site is located in Barriera Wharf, Valletta, and has immense scenic value as it abuts the Valletta fortifications and thus enjoys unique spectacular views of the Grand Harbour, Fort St. Angelo, and the Three Cities.
The site consists of the current Ministry for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development building and the adjacent parking area, the Pixkerija building, the ex-Quarantine Hospital building, a 19,510 square metre area fronting the buildings and the seashore, and Pinto Stores 37, 38, and 39, which form part of the ‘Magazzini Della Barriera’.
The majority of these buildings are classified as scheduled Grade 1 buildings and are in great need of restoration.
This project also aims to bring together a complete service offering including the berthing facilities in the sea area fronting the buildings to be rehabilitated, the tourism accommodation, and other high-level services.
The Concessionaire will be required to appoint several technical experts who will be responsible for the important restoration work as well as proper modeling and planning that will allow the buildings to be given new uses.
Environmental considerations during both the planning and operational phases are an important part of the requirements, and printed hoarding will be required to minimise the visual impact of the works.
Interested applicants are invited to propose environmental, cultural, and social measures and actions which they would finance themselves with the objective of continued amelioration of this part of the Capital City.
The call for proposals for the Old Pixkerija Rehabilitation Project opened on 18th March 2023 and will close on 30th August 2023.
Image credit: Ibrahim Mahama
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