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Vigilo - Din l-Art Ħelwa Issue 55 • MAY 2021
Restoration
Report Stanley Farrugia Randon
u Delimara Lighthouse
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aintenance work is being carried out on the lantern and lighting mechanism of the lighthouse. Twelve years have passed since it was last restored, and some water was percolating through various parts of the housing of the lighting mechanism. These parts had to be sealed and the mechanism was restored.
Stone damage at Torri Mamo.
u Torri Mamo
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in l-Art Ħelwa has been granted 10,000 euros by the GalXlokk Foundation, to be spent on the restoration of the external façades of Torri Mamo. An application to the Planning Authority was submitted, to change stones which are deteriorating and in some parts even falling off. Part of the rubble wall surrounding the ditch at Torri Mamo also required rebuilding.
Stone damage at Għallis tower.
u Għallis Tower
T The Delimara Lighthouse mechanism.
his is one of the thirteen towers built during the reign of Grand Master De Rohan. Unfortunately it is no longer a prominent feature on the coastroad from Salini to Baħar-iċ-Ċagħaq since a high wall was erected along parts of the road in recent years. In 2017 Din l-Art Ħelwa applied to the Planning Authority for the restoration of the external walls of Għallis Tower and the necessary permit has now been granted. Restoration will include pointing of the walls and the changing of some stones. Din l-Art Ħelwa has applied to GalMajjistral for funding to assist with this project.
