A plan to resurface Cardinal Street in Vittoriosa was seemingly abandoned after the road was dug up in the beginning of April 2015 – a week before the local council election.
Works stalled soon afterwards, causing inconvenience to the residents of the street and to those who visit it since a number of clubs, the police station and several retail outlets are located there.
Drainage pipes have been left uncovered and rats are often seen roaming about. Many people are also taking to parking illegally in Vittoriosa square, as a result.
Meanwhile, the Vittoriosa seafront was resurfaced in a couple of days before the Queen’s arrival in November. Something urgently needs to be done about this.
Illegal dumping
A TV set was illegally dumped in the countryside on the road leading to Binġemma from Dwejra. The TV set remained in the same spot for over five weeks. Why are so many people still resorting to such practices when there are ways and means to get rid of bulky waste? And where are the authorities responsible?
Inadequate bus service
Sliema residents are complaining that buses to the locality are few and far between and shelters are not adequate. Many elderly people commute by bus to Sliema and are forced to wait for long stretches of time at the shelters which have no seating capacity. A solution is urgently needed.
Inconsiderate behaviour
Construction material was illegally dumped recently in Bidnija, with sacks and bags full of construction debris littering the countryside. Why do some people believe they can get away with anything? Authorities take note.
Persistent littering
Driving through Triq il-Balal on Sunday morning has become a nightmare. Plastic and glass bottles, beer cans and other waste from those partying in the nearby club the night before can be seen all over the place. As a result, drivers are forced to drive cautiously to avoid the mountains of waste. Why don’t the authorities monitor the area on Saturday evenings and hand out fines to those caught littering?
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