All eyes on St George's Bay

The Malta Tourism Authority is providing beach management services at the newly replenished sandy beach St George's Bay in St Julians.

The MTA has selected a team of experienced people to manage the beach for the summer months on a daily basis. The daytime team consists of a beach manager, beach cleaning attendants, lifeguards and emergency medical rescuers. During the night, the beach is also under surveillance on a daily basis.

The water quality of the beach is being continually monitored, while toilets and showers have been provided.

Bins have been provided for the separation of plastic, glass and metal, as well as for mixed waste. Members of the Department of Tourism beach-cleaning crew ensure that the bins are emptied and that the bay is kept clean at all times. The beach management team also offers smokers at St George's Bay reusable receptacles for the disposal of their cigarette butts.

The MTA has established a beach code of conduct in an attempt to ensure that the beach remains a safe, clean and relaxing space for all to enjoy. No vehicles, barbecues, campfires, dogs, amplified music, overnight sleeping and pitching of tents (after sunset) will be allowed on the bay.

Moreover, no boats, paddleboats or canoes will be allowed within the designated swimming zone. The beach management team, together with night security officials, has taken on the responsibility to ensure that this code is respected.

The MTA has urged the public to bring to the attention of the beach management team or the MTA any breach of this code of conduct and any shortcomings in the bay or its immediate vicinity on tel. nos 2291 5810 (MTA), 2137 3111 (St Julians local council) or 2133 2196 (St Julian's police station).

The St George's Bay beach development is a joint project of the Ministry for Tourism and Culture and the Malta Tourism Authority.