Preparations for the casting of the main transfer slab on Baron Group's €18 million Hillock Residences project in Marsalforn are in an advanced stage.

This should give way for the works to start on the shell structure of the apartment blocks very soon. In Zone 3 of the site, works are advancing at a fast rate, and construction of the first apartments is expected to commence in the coming weeks.

Other works taking place at the Hillock include the mobilisation of civil works, the casting of steel reinforcement bases and columns at foundation level. Excavations in the northern part of the site are to start shortly in Zones 1 and 2.

The Hillock Residences is a residential block of 150 apartments located on the site of the former Atlantis Hotel in Marsalforn Bay.

The residences will be utilising green measures to ensure it is environment friendly. Insulation systems that make use of thermal panels on all exposed roofs will also help save energy from air-conditioning units.

The apartments, which start from €90,000, will feature property management services on site. This includes an administrator system and maintenance needs even in the absence of the tenants.