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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 27 MARCH 2022 OPINION 3 LETTERS & EDITORIAL maltatoday | SUNDAY • 30 JULY 2023 Mikiel Galea Letters & Clarifications Shocking architectural supervision by WhatsApp I read with shock the news reports cov- ering the magisterial inquiry into the death of Jean Paul Sofia that detailed how the building construction lacked good workmanship. I was particularly angered by the detail that exposed how the project's architect supervised works by looking at photos sent to her over WhatsApp. How is it possible for an architect to affect proper controls simply by looking at photos? But what concerns me is whether this practice is widespread among the archi- tectural profession. Are other architects doing the same on other jobs? And how can they be sure that construction work is being done as instructed and employing the highest of standards? I am flabbergasted by the Sofia inquiry findings but I am sure the behaviour of the architect in this tragic case is not unique in the profession. How can we ordinary people be expected to act as vigilantes whenever a construction site pops up in our street? We should have our mind at rest that all those involved in the construction of a building are doing so professionally and to the highest stand- ards of workmanship. J. Abela Msida Don't expect applause I write about the repeated electricity cuts experienced recently but then again, I ask myself, what's the point? It is not as if my letter of complaint will mean anything to the top brass at Ene- malta and the politicians responsible for running this country. After spending hours on end in dark- ness, I just kept asking myself how is it possible to have so much disruption in this day and age. My gripe is not about the faults themselves, which I can un- derstand do happen. The circumstances were also extraordinary because of the heatwave. But the problem many faced was the length of time it took Enemalta to re-power localities. If this was an issue of an underground distribution network that was found wanting because of a lack of investment over the years, then the responsibility should be shouldered by those who did little to address this matter. But then again, who am I to speak this way? I am only an angry and frustrated citi- zen who spent hours without electricity in a blistering heatwave. No politician can expect me applaud or pat them on the back after this. M. Agius Naxxar Lack of road signage at Luqa junction TRAFFIC is flowing much better now that the roads forming part of the new Luqa and airport junctions have opened up. Apart from the underpass at what used to be known as the Dinitrol round- about, the rest of the network is now functional and has provided motorists with much needed reprieve. But un- fortunately, the road signage is lacking, leaving motorists confused as to which lane they should be choosing while driv- ing through the area. I myself ended up on the Hal Far road not realising which turn I had to take to reach the MacDonald's area of the airport. Big road signs must be put up to guide motorists to their destinations, especially in a complex network such as these two junctions, where multiple lane changes are necessary. Infrastructure Malta must take it up- on themselves to ensure that when new junctions are opened these come with adequate signage. I am sure that driver confusion may result in a higher risk of accidents. Paul Bonello, Birkirkara