The ramp leading to Għar Lapsi Bay has been rebuilt as works continue to repair infrastructure damaged by Storm Harry, with a protective wall now being constructed and large boulders repositioned along the coastline to strengthen the area against waves.
The Public Works Department has already completed several interventions at Għar Lapsi, while a contractor is carrying out further works to reinforce structures and restore infrastructure damaged during the storm.
The progress was outlined during a visit to Għar Lapsi by Minister for Local Government and Public Works Alison Zerafa Civelli as part of the government's '100 Days Thanks to You' campaign.
Public Works Department architect Mario Ellul said department workers had reconstructed the ramp leading to Għar Lapsi Bay and rebuilt the concrete platform using prefabricated blocks. They also carried out work to complete the slipway.
Further works by the department are planned in the coming weeks to improve access to the bay.
These include the continued removal of rock to shape and complete the walkway, the construction of a jetty to provide access for swimmers, and the design and construction of a new staircase.
Meanwhile, the contractor is working on reinforcing structures and protecting the area from the elements.
The foundations of a protective wall are already well advanced, with work progressing towards the lower section of the ramp.
As part of the coastal protection works, large boulders displaced by Storm Harry have been repositioned from the sea using machinery mounted on barges.
The boulders are being placed on the seaward side of the protective wall to create an additional barrier against waves and help protect the infrastructure.
Utility services damaged during the storm are also being restored, with electricity and water mains being laid to supply buildings and structures in the surrounding area.
The next phase of the works will focus on completing the foundations at the lower section of the ramp, followed by the construction of the wall and quay.
The laying of stone and rock along the coastline will also continue as part of the measures to protect the area.
Zerafa Civelli said the regeneration of Għar Lapsi was included in the government's electoral manifesto and that the ongoing works formed part of its commitment to deliver on that pledge.
"This is a promise we made to the public, and one we are now delivering on. We are investing in Għar Lapsi to restore damaged areas, improve public access, and strengthen protection for the site, through concrete action that ensures safer and more resilient infrastructure for the future," she said.