The Malta Tourism Authority is setting up a network of cameras for the monitoring of various areas of Paceville.

“These monitoring devices, apart from providing a deterrent, will offer the opportunity of round-the-clock surveillance of these sensitive zones, they will help officers identify possible illicit behaviour and will provide the opportunity for law enforcement officers to take remedial action,” Mario de Marco, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism, said.

The installation of the cameras forms part of a pilot project aimed at monitoring localities considered to be tourism priority areas.

Dr de Marco stressed that such initiatives in popular areas helped ensure the safety of both tourists and locals. He added that this was also part of the MTA’s product enhancement mission that aimed to improve the local touristic product.

Asked whether such a system would intrude on people’s privacy, Dr de Marco said that this was a small price to pay for peace of mind in a highly-frequented area like Paceville where the number of incident reports were high.

The cameras will be located in St George’s Bay, Dragonara Gate, Triq Wilga c/w Paceville Avenue, St Rita’s Steps, Pjazza Paceville and Gort Street c/w Triq San Gorg.