PRESS RELEASE BY THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR PUBLIC WORKS Rapid progress on the Żurrieq Parish Centre project

After years of abandonment, which rendered it unusable, the Żurrieq Parish Centre is undergoing a complete transformation with the aim of once again serving as a hub for the town’s voluntary organisations.

During a visit by the Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works, Omar Farrugia, to workers from the Public Works Department, he observed that the holistic regeneration project is progressing rapidly, so much so that in the coming months the Centre will once again be available for use by the parish and local voluntary organisations.

Accompanied by the parish archpriest Fr Daniel Cardona, Parliamentary Secretary Farrugia highlighted the importance of these works on the Parish Centre, which for many years could not be used by the community due to its deteriorated condition. Farrugia explained that for the people of Żurrieq, this Centre represents a place where residents can meet and participate in a variety of community activities.

“For the Government, parishes and voluntary organisations in every locality play an important role in strengthening community life at the heart of our towns and villages. In fact, the ongoing works at the Żurrieq Parish Centre will ensure that the people of Żurrieq will once again have an accessible, safe, and pleasant space where they can organise various activities that bring the community together,” Farrugia concluded.

For his part, Archpriest Fr Daniel Cardona, while expressing his gratitude and praise for the work being carried out by the Public Works Department, remarked that once the holistic regeneration of the Centre is completed, it will again serve as a place where the parish and voluntary organisations can organise diverse activities and gather in a true sense of community.

Parish architect Daniel Darmanin explained that the Public Works Department is carrying out the installation of new sanitary and electrical systems, tiling works, infrastructural works for the installation of a lift, new audio systems, and a security system, among other improvements.

Also present during the visit were Mayor Rita Grima and Director General, Perit Stephen Bonello.