Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg and Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo have announced a regeneration project to embellish the Għadira Bay promenade and create a 1.2 kilometre pedestrian route along the beach.

The project will cost around €2 million.

Minister Ian Borg said that "after decades of neglect, this beach, which is sought after by many people and tourists during the summer months, will now be regenerated and embellished."

"This project will create many new facilities and embellish part of our natural heritage for the national community. I believe that it is another demonstration of a government that cares about our country's national heritage and that constantly works to make sure that every corner of our country is given the priority it deservs. Last March, when we inaugurated the Għadira car park, we eventually expressed our desire to extend the beach and regenerate it to give the area a better and more modern look. I am pleased to say that the work will now begin. I would like to thank Infrastructure Malta, which will be assisting on this project and I am convinced that it will be another success", said Minister Borg.

In his address, Minister Clayton Bartolo said that the government will be investing €2 million with the aim of making Għadira Bay more accessible and active all year round.

He added that the Għadira Bay regeneration project is a clear demonstration of how much this government is advocating quality in the tourism industry.

"We were used to having tourism infrastructure linked only to the restoration of benches or railings. Today we are changing this mentality and from maintenance we are moving on to regeneration", stressed Minister Clayton Bartolo.

The project will involve the reconstruction of the existing promenade routes, a new railing with a built-in lighting system, formation of underground ducts for new services, relocation of existing landscaping and the planting of additional trees.

A distinction between pedestrian and vehicular access using different paving elements is expected to be included. The project is expected to be equipped with stairs and ramps for more accessibility leading to the beach, a CCTV camera system, a free Wi-Fi system, new sanitary facilities, and the redesign of the bus facilities and pedestrian crossings.

The project will also include the introduction of drinking fountains and feet washing facilities, new bollards, new information signs, artistic installations by local artists and also improvements to the existing roundabout.