A study will be commissioned by the government to decide on the best way to prevent rough seas from causing further damage in Marsalforn.

Last week, the locality was badly hit when the wind speed reached force nine, a notch above gale force.

A Gozo Ministry spokesman said railings and pavements by the shore were damaged, especially those along the bridge at the end of the valley.

She said repair works were already under way but an estimate of the cost had not yet been drawn up.

Last weekend, the local council reiterated residents' call for the reconstruction of a breakwater, which was damaged some years ago and has not been repaired.

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