‘Majjistral Park restoration part of national afforestation plan’ – Environment Minister

A planned national regeneration project in the Majjistral Nature and History Park will be part of the government’s national afforestation plan, Environment Minister Leo Brincat said.

“The government will continue supporting the work that is going on in the park,” Brincat told an informal meeting with the managerial board of the Majjistral Park, that includes three environmental NGOs- Din l-Art Helwa, Gaia Foundation and Nature Trust, along with representatives from MEPA, the Government Property Department and the Mellieha Local Council.

The board showed the minister a draft of their plans for the Ghajn Tuiffieha barracks following restoration works. They plan for one of its buildings to be used to promote agritourism, and others to be used as locations for cultural activities. During the meeting, Brincat also announced that Sammy Vella has replaced Carmen Sammut as chairperson of the Majjistral Park, following the latter’s resignation from the position. Vella is an agricultural science lecturer and an ex-mayor of Mellieha.