Works at Ġnien il-Koppin, an open space of about 1,600 square meters on Triq Nerik Xerri in Ħal Kirkop, are at an advanced stage. The area is being transformed into a community garden, another site that had previously been scheduled for development.

During a site visit by the Minister for the Environment and Energy Miriam Dalli, together with the Project Green team, members of the Ħal Kirkop local council, and Mayor Matthew Agius Zammit, the minister noted the progress of the project and stated that in the coming weeks it will be ready to be enjoyed by the public.

“Ġnien il-Koppin is another project that, instead of being developed for construction, will now be enjoyed by the public. It will be another garden for families, with various educational and interesting elements for children. Today people are appreciating the effort we are making to create more open spaces. This encourages us even more to make use of every opportunity to create places for people to enjoy. All of this forms part of a wider effort to build more sustainable communities and spaces suited for those seeking to spend quality time outdoors,” said Minister Miriam Dalli.

With an investment of more than half a million euros, several interventions have been carried out so that Ġnien il-Koppin can soon be enjoyed by residents of the Koppin area and nearby localities. Among the works carried out are pathways made from recyclable materials, lighting and water services, and the installation of a reservoir that will collect rainwater for irrigation.

The project will include interactive and educational spaces designed especially for young people and families, including treehouses, play areas such as ping-pong, aromatic herb zones, and pollination structures such as bug hotels.

The project manager, Dylan Abela Spiteri, noted that despite the bad weather that affected the country in recent weeks, work continued to progress thanks to proper and timely planning and effective coordination.