Tag: construction
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Wall close to collapse in Naxxar – residents evacuated
A three storey wall in Naxxar is close to collapse after parts of the columns supporting it gave way earlier today. The massive development on the outskirts of the town is owned by mega developer Anton Camilleri known as ‘Tal Franciż’. Residents were evacuated from their houses which are close to the development by police…
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Permits for new dwellings higher by 40.5% in the first Quarter of 2026
Building permits for dwellings approved in the first quarter of 2026 were 40.5% higher compared to the same quarter of last year according to the latest NSO figures. The total figure amounted to 504 building permits with a total of 3,010 dwellings. The highest number of approved dwellings was registered in Sliema at 322 new…
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Joseph Muscat’s friends influencing planning policy
Joseph Muscat’s friends are still well-embedded in the Labour Party and the government to influence planning policy apart from defending his interests. The same architects of the original Jungle Rules planning and construction policy are making a strong comeback with the Party namely with the election nomination of Deborah Schembri. She is being supported by…
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Stop the subsidies and let them build the sky instead
Following my discussion about the Labour government’s proposed subsidies for first-time property buyers, and the alternative solutions to such a policy, it should be obvious that the first step forward in implementing this alternative should be to remove height construction limits in areas which are already highly developed and which are not part of the…
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UPDATE: Worker now fighting for life after three-storey fall in Santa Venera
UPDATED 10:45: Police have confirmed that the injured worker is a 41-year-old Egyptian national residing in Raħal Ä did. He suffered serious injuries, and  is now in danger of dying, after falling from a height of around three storeys while at work in Triq Kanonku Bonnici, Santa Venera, at approximately 8:15 a.m. Magistrate Philip Galea Farrugia…
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Rabat man killed after truck plunges into MÄ¡arr quarry
A 50-year-old Rabat resident was tragically killed on Tuesday afternoon after the truck he was driving overturned and fell approximately two storeys into a construction site in MÄ¡arr. Police believe the fatal accident was caused by a mechanical failure in the vehicle. A police spokesman indicated that the truck likely suffered brake failure while traveling…
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25-year-old construction worker dies after two-storey fall in Pembroke.
A 25-year-old Turkish man lost his life on Wednesday morning after falling the height of around two storeys at a construction site in Pembroke. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 7:45 a.m. in Triq Pietru D’Armenia. A medical team and members of the Civil Protection Department were called to assist, however the worker was unfortunately…
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36-year-old construction worker seriously injured in Gozo worksite accident
Earlier this morning, at around 9:15 a.m., police were informed that their assistance was needed at a construction site in Daħlet Pawluzzu, San Lawrenz, Gozo. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 36-year-old man from Ghana was injured while operating a grinder during work. The victim received medical assistance at the scene before being taken to…
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The latest crisis for the Prime Minister
The Labour government wrongfully assumed that as the Nationalist Party would be busy with a leadership race, there would be less opposition to its sweeping construction and planning reforms. The problem with this assumption is that the Nationalist Party hasn’t even been leading in the opposition to the government’s policies and actions with regard to…
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Construction incident in Marsascala – damage to third party properties
In an incident on 30th May, excavation works at a site in Marsaskala appear to have caused some structural damage to third party properties. The site in question is at the intersection of Triq l-Ghawwiema and Triq il-Bajja. Photos sent to The Maltese Herald demonstrate the ongoing works as well as the signs put up…
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Updated: Three buildings adjacent to the Paceville block collapse to be demolished later today
Updated: The controlled demolition will continue tomorrow Saturday. Three buildings which lie in the vicinity of Tania Flats are expected to be demolished later today since they have been deemed structurally unsafe. Informed sources who spoke to The Maltese Herald said that one of the buildings is a hotel. It appears that demolition and excavation…
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Read Janet Walker’s story and how she was left by herself after a contractor knocked down her home
It’s encouraging to see citizens coming out of their tragedies to fight back and change the world around them. Janet Walker is doing just that with ADPD after having had her home knocked down by a reckless and irresponsible contractor. She is contesting the local council elections in Pietà where she lived. You can read…
