Ta’ Xbiex Front Floods Mere Hours After Minister Aaron Farrugia Unveiled Inauguration Plaque
The road next to the freshly unveiled promenade as part of the Ta’ Xbiex front regeneration project flooded last night, mere hours after Minister for Infrastructure Aaron Farrugia was present for the inauguration ceremony.
This came as this section of the Grand Harbour Regeneration Project, targeting various areas around the islands, finally came to a close after being in the works for nearly a year and a half.
But after photos of the flooded road were uploaded on social media on the same day as the inauguration, many have questioned the quality.
“If the situation weren’t so desperate, it could actually be funny,” PN MP Adrian Delia wrote on social media.
“Once more, a project which had just been inaugurated by the Minister in the morning floods shortly after on the same day.”
“You can all tell me not to be negative, but I just can’t help it at this point,” he said.
PN MP and former St Julian’s mayor Albert Buttigieg also uploaded two photos of the front, one taken yesterday morning, and one taken in the evening, adding a cheeky “Prosit Ministru” in the caption.
A spokesperson for Minister Farrugia later specified that the road works fall under the Water Services Corporation’s current project, while only the promenade was being inaugurated yesterday morning.
“The promenade did not flood, only the other side of the road experienced some water retention, which is not part of the same project. A total of 22 culverts were installed underneath the promenade, to make sure rainwater is directed towards the sea,” the spokesperson said.
The Grand Harbour Regeneration Project is a government project which is planning to revamp nine different areas related to the Grand Harbour.
The project aims to create more space for the maritime industry as well as recreational areas for Maltese families to benefit from.
Updated at 10.02am
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