Architecture & Design

Architecture & Design | 7 the Development Planning Fund (DPF) are being used to beautify this space. Minister Zrinzo Azzopardi said, "it is a pleasure for me to see such initiatives by the Local Councils so that, with the help of these funds, we can continue to look after another part of our heritage." The Minister ended his speech by saying that he looks forward to more similar projects that continue to renew the Government's work in favour of the conservation of cultural and environmental heritage and the wise and structured use of public funds. Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Chris Bonett said that this project is being done with an investment of €747,000, of which €514,000, are EU funds from the European Regional Development Fund 2020. Dr. Bonett said that this is an important project with the aim of offering a more competitive cultural tourist product within the urban core of the Three historic Villages. Attard Mayor Mr Stefan Cordina said "this garden contains beautiful memories of the Railway Station and therefore it was appropriate to have a tangible symbol of a transport system that unfortunately was taken away from us because of the war. This ambitious project which is now at an advanced stage has the potential to become a space where locals and tourists alike may learn more about the rich cultural assets and stories that the localities of Ħ'Attard, Ħal-Lija and Ħal- Balzan have and share in common." The Malta Railway was inaugurated on the 28th February 1883. The line started from Valletta to the old capital city of Mdina at a length of nearly 7 miles. There were six stations along the route which were Valletta, Hamrun, Birkirkara, Attard, Rabat and Mtarfa. The railway passenger train made its last journey on the 31st March 1931. Library Reception

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