There is no doubt that one of the most beautiful villages in our country is Siġġiewi. Currently, the Public Works Department is implementing two major projects in this locality which are: the embellishment and renovation of a space in the heart of the community known as Ta’ Ramija, as well as the reconstruction of the parvis belonging to the parish church of Siġġiewi.

The embellishment and renovation in the area of ​​Ramija in Siġġiewi

Works are currently underway to turn a space in the heart of a residential building in Siġġiewi into a green and recreational area for the community. The concrete floors were removed and a reservoir was built to collect rainwater. The water collected in this reservoir will be used in the new irrigation system that will be installed in this place. Underground service passages were constructed so that continuous maintenance can be carried out. The project features CCTV, new light fixtures with energy saving lamps that provide better lighting, as well as WiFi.

Numerous trees and shrubs will be planted and new pavement will be laid to suit the location, while walkways will be created in surrounding areas. All this will be complemented with new and modern outdoor furniture.

The reconstruction of the Parish Church of Siġġiewi’s Parvis.

The parvis of the Parish Church of Saint Nicholas in Siġġiewi, which is presently made of limestone and cement tileshas sustained so much damage over time that it has required multiple interventions throughout the years, some that were not even in line with construction trades and architectural styles. The existing parvis is constructed on a very unstable foundation made up of dirt and other debris.

The present parvis is being removed and completely rebuilt using the appropriate artistry and skill. This work is being divided into nine phases to ensure that it does not disrupt the Church’s functions and activities.

The material that will be used to form the new parvis is Pietra di Modica. Work on this material is being done in two separate processes. In Italy, the material is cut according to the required height, while their finished surfaces are also treated and hammered. In Malta, each slab that forms part of this parvis is cut accordingly so that each slab can be placed in its exact place according to the plans prepared. It is worth mentioning that the stairs of this parvis alone (excluding the flooring) is made up of approxiametely 1,200 pieces.

In terms of appearance and aesthetics, the finished product will resemble the current one exactly.

At the moment several works have been carried out on the foundations of this parvis and the new stairs have also started to be installed.