New PILN Report By Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation Reveals Victims Of Malta’s Construction Boom
A new groundbreaking report titled “Victims of Malta’s Construction Boom: The Fatal Wait For Accountability,” casts a spotlight on the human cost of Malta’s booming construction industry.
The new (PILN) the Public Interest Litigation Network, report, by the The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, provides an examination of related injuries, deaths, and the subsequent justice processes that unfolded between 2010 to 2022.
Since 2016, Malta has seen a sharp increase in approved development permits, doubling the number in the years prior. The resulting boom in construction has had a profound effect on the landscape and citizens of Malta and Gozo.
Malta’s construction industry is by far the deadliest sector to work in, with 90% of work-related deaths happening on construction sites. However, as this new report indicates, the true cost of this industry boom may be far more tragic than anticipated.
The Foundation, through the PILN project, started investigating construction site fatalities in 2022, noting an alarming trend in the lack of accountability for construction-related fatalities.
The death of 20-year-old Jean Paul Sofia in a building collapse in Corradino only underscored the urgency of this investigation.
Jean Paul Sofia
The report exposes a disturbing correlation between the increase in construction projects and a surge in accidents, injustices and tragedies.
Over the coming days, Lovin Malta will provide a breakdown and analysis of the key findings in this report.
Data was meticulously gathered from diverse sources, including media reports, police press releases, freedom of information requests, parliamentary documents and questions, government reports, and relevant legislation.
The publication not only marks a significant step in shedding light on the human toll of Malta’s construction boom but highlights an urgent need for reforms in construction practices, worker safety, and the justice system.
Stay tuned to Lovin Malta as we unveil the key insights in this groundbreaking report