The kids’ play area close to It-Torri, in Sliema, is in dire need of some upkeep. Being so close to the sea, the metal is all rusty, posing a danger to children. Moreover, part of it was dislodged and was resting on just one bolt. Playing fields should be checked regularly because it is only after some incident happens that we realise something should have been done before.
Amber alert
The traffic lights at the bottom of Rue D’Argens, Msida, just metres from the police station, have been out of order for the past months.
There are no green or red lights but only amber that keeps flashing 24/7. They should either be fixed or removed.
One-way no way
The Sliema local council’s decision to turn High Street into a one-way road is bizarre on many counts. Essentially, it has diverted traffic through the narrow Stella Maris Street, made access to Dingli Street a possibility by meandering through the labyrinthine streets and created a logistical nightmare for residents in the Stella Maris area.
You’ve got mail!
It is so annoying to find letters popping out of the letterbox because the postman insists on putting such items together with junk mail even when some have a container expressly for junk mail.
Pointing it out to postmen has proved futile. Should they be trained to differentiate?
A spot of green
So much work and effort has gone into restoring the bastions just a stone’s throw away from Valletta and the Central Bank of Malta.
However, it seems the restorers overlooked a gap in the pointing because weeds are sprouting out already. Cranes are still available in the vicinity and, so, it should not be all that difficult for the finishing touch to be made.
Public (in)conveniences
The two public toilets (ladies and gents) at the Independence Gardens, in Sliema, have been closed for more than four weeks.
A notice on the doors says they are out of order and need maintenance to the sanitary services. The place is very popular and frequented by children, the elderly and tourists.
It is suspected that there might be sewage seeping through the rocks and flowing into the sea a few metres away from the toilets.
The Sliema council says it is not its responsibility to carry out the repairs. Will the competent authority take immediate remedial action to have these toilets back in working order?
Not safe and unsound
Following last week’s item on the scaffolding at the upper end of St Paul Street, Valletta, there has been a slight improvement.
Green netting was installed on the scaffolding on the other side of Castille. This is not likely to protect pedestrians from falling objects but it should, at least, stop any debris.
If the public/ occupational health and safety authorities do not act in this case, so close to the Prime Minister’s office, one can only wonder where they will.
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