maltatoday | SUNDAY • 19 DECEMBER 2021
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and design was introduced in
the early 20th century in re-
sponse to large-scale changes
in technology and society.
Throughout the tour, partici-
pants will also learn about the
various initiatives the Plan-
ning Authority has contrib-
uted within the locality either
through scheduling, its Devel-
opment Planning Fund pro-
jects or the Irrestawra Darek
Grant scheme.
Most notable, visitors will be
able to appreciate the recently
funded restoration and embel-
lishment works carried out on
the façade of the chapel's rec-
tory and the reconstruction of
drinking water fountain which
was installed outside the chapel
at the end of the 19th Century.
This drinking water fountain
was one of a number of foun-
tains which were placed in var-
ious centres and vantage points
in Malta after the State had,
in line with engineer Oswald
Chadwick's studies and sugges-
tion, started to provide water
pumps in streets and corners in
towns and villages.
Maria Spiteri points out that
"the walking tour is for all ag-
es. What we ask participants
to bring along with them are
a comfortable pair of walking
shoes, plug-in ear phones, a
face mask and a bottle of water.
We provide them with portable
radio receivers to enable them
to clearly follow and hear what
the tour representatives will be
explaining. The use of the re-
ceivers also allows participants
to keep social distancing be-
tween them."
To reserve a place visit www.
pa.org.mt. Participants are
asked to pay a donation of €5
which will go towards Id-Dar
tal-Providenza.
Tour Dates:
5th December 2021
9th January 2022
6th February 2022
6th March 2022
3rd April 2022
8th May 2022
