PRESS RELEASE BY THE PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARIAT FOR PUBLIC WORKS Crucial work carried out by the Public Works Department at the Siġġiewi FC Nursery

The Public Works Department has carried out several maintenance and upgrading interventions at the Siġġiewi sports ground, with the aim of strengthening safety, improving functionality, and enhancing the overall standard of the facilities for community use.

Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works Omar Farrugia said that these interventions form part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving public facilities within local communities. “It is important that we continue to invest in infrastructure that is used daily by our communities. Through these interventions, we are ensuring that sports facilities are safer, more resilient, and better suited to the needs of today and tomorrow,” said the Parliamentary Secretary.

The President of Siġġiewi FC, Roderick Farrugia, described the assistance provided by the Public Works Department as “Invaluable, both from a financial perspective and in terms of the improved facilities it delivers for the club.”

The works included the installation and maintenance of a chain link fence and soft netting, as well as the reinforcement of their fixings to ensure a stronger and safer structure. This intervention contributes to a more protected environment for the children who attend this nursery and to the more efficient operation of the facility.

In addition, waterproofing works were carried out on the dressing rooms to prevent water ingress and to provide better protection for the structures. Maintenance works were also undertaken on the main gate of the ground, together with the manufacture and installation of new bollards, which enhance access control and safety in the area.

The Public Works Department remains committed to continuing to invest in the maintenance and upgrading of public facilities across the country, ensuring they are safer, more sustainable, and better suited to the needs of local communities.