Anna R. Grech, St Paul’s Bay
Dangerous pavements at St Paul’s Bay
I have read in The Times about pedestrians suffering injuries, some serious, while walking in St Paul’s Bay and regularly using the pavement. Unfortunately, one lady never made it as she succumbed to her injuries a few days ago.
This does not come to me as a surprise as I have noted a number of pavements either broken or occupied with street furniture where one is obliged to use the road, thus risking one’s life.
Here is one photograph of a pavement that is located less than 50 metres from the offices of the local council. It is in dire need of attention. I have contacted the council on various occasions but it seems that my persistent complaints have fallen on deaf ears.
May I appeal to the mayor to take immediate action. Let this not fall on deaf ears!
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Graziella Galea
Feb 5th, 10:23
I would like to draw the attention to your readers that, in this particular case, as in other cases where building takes place the owner of a particular development is obliged to reconstruct the footpath. In reality this particular stretch of pavement has been replaced and relaid over the past days, as can be seen from the attached photo.
At the same time I would like to appeal to this developer, and to other developers, to replace such footpaths in the shortest time possible, in order to avoid any possible accidents.
Graziella Galea
Mayor
James Wightman
Feb 5th, 22:19
Technically contractor can be prosecuted under the OHSA Act for not protecting third parties from risks arising out of their work.
Catherine Sciberras
Feb 4th, 19:05
Some things have been discontinued eg... the periodical educational outings that were organised for senior citizens and also Aquarobics which were very beneficial to us just to mention a couple. Don't give us any more bull that there weren't enough applications..
But the best part is that the Local Council has now moved to Veccia area. Very central for the residents, isn't it?
Edgar S. Galea
Feb 4th, 16:12
The coming March the10th election is the time to get rid of the present Mayor because during her tenure of Office, the locality was turned in shambles. She is inexperienced. A detour from Gillieru to Fra Ben must give one an idea of the state into which the locality of St Paul has been turned into: under the headship of the previous Mayor, the pavement used to be washed daily at 4.30 a.m. and the shrubs next to the kerb used to be pruned yearly. Even Bugibba Square used to be washed at that time. St Luke and St Aristarkus Streets leave much to be desired. There is no need to name other areas.
John Citizen
Feb 4th, 15:08
It's a shame that after all these years of local government with 68 councils purposely set up to look closely at local problems, and this includes the maintenance of pavements, we are still experiencing the same level of neglect.
It seems that this culture of neglect has become part and parcel of our mentality. I hope I am wrong on this assessment but given the consistent flow of letters highlighting problems everywhere continues to enforce this impression.
Local Councils should do away with unnecessary expenses on trivialities (I have just received a flyer from my council, inviting me to a coffee morning with tombola!) and focus their energy on what is most important in their respective localities. And surely, regular maintenance of all pavements tops the list of priorities.
Giovanni Rizzo
Feb 4th, 12:39
Try walking on Triq il-Qalb ta' Gesu` in Bugibba ,it is like many others with slope pavements in the area where priority is given to garage entrance and not the pedetrians irrelevant if the garage is used for only in Summer.
James McIntosh
Feb 4th, 12:32
Election time for Councils approaches, just wait and see how many "improvements" are rolled out in the coming months. Do NOT be fooled people, kick this current lot of Councillors out and elect new ones of all parties.
New faces can NOT do a worse job than the current crop and, who knows, they might just make life better for all of us.
Edgar S. Galea
Feb 4th, 11:14
Ms Grech, you aren't the only person to bring the need of repairing pavements in St Paul Bay. More than a year ago I have reported personally to the Mayor the need to repair a pavement in St Luke Street. An English lady fell on this part of disturbed pavement and was hospitalised. I reported personally to her another two necessary items. No action has been taken whatsoever. The Mayor brings up the excuse that I am not a permanent resident so I must shut up my mouth: this occurs because I am a Summer resident.
Adrian E. Camilleri
Feb 4th, 10:50
How correct this ma'am is! There are similar problems all over the island. Someone somewhere must be responsible! Shouldn't anyone be held responsible for such negligence? Please, please, let's be more responsible out there!