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maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 22 JANUARY 2020
CULTURE
MIDI'S restoration of The Garden Battery
located at Tigne Point in Sliema was re-
cently recognized for its outstanding res-
toration works during the 14 edition of the
Architectural Heritage Awards, organised
by local culture and heritage NGO, Din
l-Art Helwa.
MIDI was awarded a Diploma for out-
standing contribution to Maltese cultural
heritage and to the achievement of archi-
tectural excellence in Malta by the admi-
rable restoration and conservation of the
Garden Battery.
Held in collaboration with the Kamra
tal Periti, these awards aim to celebrate
architectural excellence within a Maltese
context, encourage the rehabilitation and
reuse of old buildings and recognise the
dedicated work of those who are active in
the field of restoration. For details of the
restoration process and the history behind
the garden battery, visit www.midimalta.
com.mt
The Garden Battery at Tigne Point wins
prestigious heritage and restoration award
Perit Ivan Piccino Together with the recipients for the other awards receives the diploma on behalf of MIDI plc
Underground Valletta tunnels
(Photo - Heritage Malta - Pierre Balzia)