Flood relief works visited

Excavation works for the flood relief project were this morning visited by Rural Affairs Minister George Pullicino. The project, which consists of five components and affects 11 localities - Birkirkara, Msida, Balzan, Attard, Iklin, Gzira, Marsascala, Zabbar, Zebbug, Qormi and Marsa, has the potential to collect and recycle around 700,000 cubic metres of rain water each year, tripling water storage capabilities. The project will include the excavation of 17 kilometres of tunnels, canals, culverts or other infrastructure. As part of this project, a water reservoir which can take around 10,000 cubic metres of water is being built in Gzira. European funds have been applied for.