Leo Vassallo Cesareo, Lija
Lija's streets are no roundabout or shortcut
Lija local council has done a good job in retaining height restrictions on properties in Transfiguration Avenue. Our village core has narrow streets that meander through the various properties, with typical stone balconies and embellished windows.
One of the biggest problems residents face is the lack of enforcement of various motorists who do not seem to care about observing restrictions on the size of their vehicles that regularly pass through the village. Trucks, skips, concrete mixers, water bowsers and deliverymen use Lija as a "shortcut" to get to other destinations rather than to render a service to the village. Apart from the obvious (noise and emissions) pollution they cause, they constantly damage the façades of properties as they go by.
This photo shows the damage done to my daughter's property the other morning. Her residence has been repeatedly hit, along with other neighbouring properties. Like all other Lija residents, I expect the law to be enforced and for the council to put the same enthusiasm that it put in tackling height restrictions in Transfiguration Avenue to enforcing this problem.
More vigorous law enforcement by stationing wardens in these streets could put a stop to this gross flouting of the law.
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Saviour Sam Agius
Sep 25th 2008, 18:17
@I. M. Dingli: It also acts as an assurance that no crazy drivers will slide right past your door while you're opening the door, taking your bottoms with them, or simply coming out.
The streets are really narrow here. The core of the village should be restricted for residents only.
l Galea
Sep 25th 2008, 14:30
@I. M. Dingli
To prevent more damage to their facade as they have every right to do against irresponsible persons.
I. M. Dingli
Sep 25th 2008, 13:22
Although I agree in principle with this letter, can someone please explain to me why certain homes in such narrow roads, put a stone protruding from the facade as if they have to mark the entrance door or something?
l Galea
Sep 25th 2008, 12:32
Put pieces of steel beams instead of that stone and the drivers will surely be more careful when they drive through.
Perhaps they may even be persuaded to find another way.