We have recently been regaled with a notice that works were to start on 448 residential roads.
The 47 localities were duly announced. It was stated that this was to be a joint venture between the government, local councils and the private sector.
What struck me in this notice was that Paola was to have one road repaired and Tarxien nil. What does this mean? Does it mean that all the roads in these localities are in good condition and, being in this unenviable condition, do not need any repairs?
Far from it. This is a mistaken idea and a walk through these two villages will show the bad state some roads are in. Their pitiful state cries for repairs.