Projects will cover an area of about 1.7 million square meters, equivalent to 240 football fields​​

Next year, 120,000 square meters of open spaces will be regenerated as Project Green plans to complete 19 new projects.

This is part of an action plan by the Project Green agency, which is currently working on 118 projects, covering a total area equivalent to 240 football fields.

This was explained during a briefing with journalists by the Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Grand Harbour Regeneration, Miriam Dalli, together with the Chief Executive Officer of Project Green, Joseph Cuschieri. Project Green provided details about the projects that the public will benefit from in the coming months and years.

Among the projects are four sites in development zones in Ta’ Giorni San Ġiljan, Mikielang Sapiano Ħal Luqa, Merino Garden in Ħal Lija, and Triq Nerik Scerri in Ħal Kirkop. These urban spaces, totaling 8,000 square meters, were handed over to Project Green this year to be transformed into open spaces for residents.

In collaboration with various local councils through the Community Greening Grant initiative, Project Green is preparing several other spaces expected to be completed by 2025, including the Fruit Garden in Mtarfa, the Żebbuġ Zone in Ħal Għaxaq, the Eco Garden in Xewkija Gozo, and the Simar Nature Reserve in San Pawl il-Baħar.

After preparatory work and the submission of applications to the Planning Authority, physical work will begin on projects such as the open space project in Bormla (ex-AUM site), the regeneration of the San Anton Gardens in Ħ’Attard, Ġebel San Martin in Żejtun, the Pinetum in Floriana, and the first phase of the San Ġwann project.

“Project Green is moving forward with an ambitious seven-year plan. In its second year, Project Green is working on 118 different projects with the aim of creating open spaces throughout the country. This is all aimed at improving the quality of life for people. Through entities like Project Green, we are working to beautify our localities,” explained Minister Dalli.

Project Green’s CEO, Joseph Cuschieri, reiterated the agency’s commitment to achieving its goals. “We will continue to strengthen our resources and internal processes to ensure the work is carried out competently, with a structured system of governance. This includes simplifying processes and working with partners in both the public and private sectors to continue creating, regenerating, and maintaining open spaces that will benefit all families.”