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Upkeep of the Victoria Lines
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24/07/2001
24/07/2001
| The Restoration Unit in the Works Division within the | Ministry for the Environment has recently completed the repair of the Nadur tower in the limits of Bingemma, a 17th century signaling post, built by the Knights and situated to the rear of the Victoria Lines. This was left neglected and open to the elements and vandalism for many years. The work, undertaken by Restoration Unit personnel, was carried out as part of the initiative being undertaken by the Victoria Lines Action Committee to address the problem of the conservation and management of the Victoria lines. Plans are now in hand to undertake the maintenance of dangerous sections of collapsed walls in the Dwejra area, particularly an open musketry galley overlooking Bingemma Gap. |
| The Committee is also being assisted by the | Environmental Development and Management Section (EDMS) within the Works Division, Ministry for the Environment, under the direction of Architect George Buhagiar, in the cleaning up of rubbish and debris from along considerable stretches of the Victoria Lines. Cleaning works by EDMS personnel have been undertaken along a large section of the ditch of the defensive lines in the Xaghra ta’ Bingemma. A long term programme of cleaning works is currently being formulated and works will soon begin in the Kuncizzjoni area. |
| The Malta Tourism Authority has also launched a | scheme in collaboration with the Mgarr Local Council to embellish the area around the Bingemma Chapel. |
| The Victoria Lines Action Committee was set up in | October 2000 specifically to address the problem of the conservation and promotion of the Victoria Lines. The Committee consists of representatives from various government departments, local councils, the Planning Authority, Malta Tourism Authority and Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna. |
| An important element in this conservation strategy | for the Victoria Lines is the creation of a heritage trail along the whole length of the defensive lines. This entails that most of the forts and fortifications be restored and developed to serve as visitor related facilities – museums, interpretation centers and refreshment areas - and that the pathways and roads along the route of the wall are continually kept cleared of vegetation, debris and other obstructions in order to ensure a safe and uninterrupted walk. |
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