Thursday, 31st January 2008

The crumbling cemetery

John Camilleri, San Ġwann.

Another medal for our energetic Minister for Infrastructure. The media report that the Kirkop chapel restoration will be completed by the end of the year, also that work has been taken in hand at St Paul's Church in Valletta for the restoration of old carved architecture in the sacristy.

Saving our chapels all over the island is very important but so is the preservation of the main cemetery, the Addolorata. This has been described on many occasions in the media as the "crumbling cemetery". However, the area has to be cleaned up and brought up to the standard expected before work goes ahead.

If the Ministry cannot cope with this work, how about our energetic Heritage Malta together with Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna giving a helping hand?

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Comments

Mario Zammit (on 31/1/08)

I fully concur with Mr Camilleri. It is a pity how the Addolarata Cemetery has been completely ignored by the authorities and not included in the list of rehabilitation projects. It doesn't take a big effort to realise that this cemetery is a cornerstone and landmark in our national heritage teeming with wonderful artistic works. Do not let this final resting place turn into a heap of rubble. It would be a shame to discard what our forefathers built with so much dedication and love of art.

kenneth cauchi (374974) (M) (on 31/1/08)

perhaps the Addolorata Cemetery has been left crumbling because.....because ....dead people have no votes? Perhaps, who knows?