The Building and Construction Agency (BCA) issued seven fines and contraventions related to the Naxxar multi-storey construction site whose foundations gave way on Thursday, prompting fears of a collapse, as it declared nearby buildings safe for residents to return to. The agency said it had also issued 71 written instructions regarding construction
All families except for one who were evacuated from their Naxxar residence on Thursday have been allowed to return home, the Building and Construction Authority said Friday evening. Earlier today, a detailed inspection was carried out on the site in question, the BCA said. Officials from the BCA, together with representatives of the OHSA, periti from
PN Leader Alex Borg has offered his support to the families evacuated from their homes in Naxxar following fears over structural instability at a major construction site. “Home should be a place for security and peace of mind, not fear,” Borg said. The PN leader was reacting after reports emerged that foundations and compacted earth at the site had
Residents evacuated from homes near the controversial Naxxar construction site where foundations reportedly gave way have now been told they can safely return home. An independent architect appointed by the Building and Construction Authority inspected both the site and nearby apartment blocks on Friday before informing residents there were no visible
Residents living near a Naxxar construction site can re-enter their homes after the foundations of a nearby multi-storey development gave way and raised safety concerns. An independent architect hired by the Building and Construction Authority inspected the site and nearby apartments on Friday. After the inspection, he told residents there were no
Officials from Occupational Health and Safety Authority were seen at a construction site in Naxxar after nearby residents were reportedly forced to evacuate their homes. The development follows concerns linked to ongoing works in the area, with residents allegedly being asked to leave the surrounding properties as a precaution. Footage shared online
Momentum has called for urgent reform in Malta’s construction sector following the structural instability reported at a major development site in Naxxar. In a statement, the party expressed concern after foundations and compacted earth at the site reportedly shifted, leading to fears of a possible collapse and prompting authorities to issue a stop-work
For four years, residents near a Naxxar construction site sounded the alarm over safety risks. On Thursday night, those warnings were vindicated. Residents said they brought in external architects and came close to seeking a court injunction on the works, but they stopped after being reassured by the contractor’s own architects. “This is a matter of
Momentum has called for an investigation into a Naxxar construction site whose foundations "suddenly gave way" on Thursday , leading to the evacuation of 10 families. The party said Malta could not continue normalising emergency evacuations, collapsing structures, and dangerous excavation practices as the acceptable price of economic activity. The
Residents in Naxxar were left shaken on yesterday evening after parts of a major construction site reportedly shifted beneath the ground, raising fears of a possible collapse. Police and authorities were called to the corner of Triq il-Milizzja and Triq is-Seneskalk after residents reported loud noises and what appeared to be landslides within the
