Parliamentary Secretary for the 2017 EU Presidency and EU funds this morning visited a water conservation project in Rabat, which is now gaining momentum.
This project will begin a total regeneration process for the Nigret area of Rabat, a press release issued this morning said.
The project also includes the transformation of an enormous roundabout into a recreational area. In addition to this, the project is expected to include a children's playing area, increased parking and a water conservation information centre.
Dr Borg said that visitors will be given an interactive experience on the challenges Malta is facing with regard the water table, and will also be periodically displaying informative exhibits and public meetings to educate the public about issues related to water.
This regeneration project is being financed by Norwegian Funds and the Economic European Area, better known as n-Norway/EEA Grants. The project is expected to cost around €1.5 million and should be completed by April 2017.
The project is being led by the Agency of Energy and Water, under the Office of the Prime Minister.
During the visit, Dr Borg also spoke of how Malta has the highest EU fund absorption rate amongst all member states for the 2004-2009 programme, at 98.7 per cent out of €4.5 million available under the same fund programme.
More information can be found at http://ift.tt/2bBNljO Funds Programmes/Bi-lateral Programmes/Pages/EEA-and-Norway-Grants-2004-2009.aspx
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