Mayor Francis Cauchi recently accompanied Parliamentary Secretary for Public Consultation Chris Said to view the new civic centre being built in Għajnsielem.

The building in J.G. De Chambrai Street will incorporate a police station and a health centre. Dr Said praised Għajnsielem council's decision to build its centre close to existing facilities such as the primary school and the public library. The new civic centre will have photovoltaic panels on its roof to make use of cleaner energy.

Dr Said said 44 towns and villages benefited from special funds allocated to introduce energy efficient measures last year. The scheme, which will be reintroduced this year, encourages local councils to use alternative energy through the installation of solar and photovoltaic panels, as well as energy saving lights in streets and public places.

Meanwhile the Ghajnsielem Local Council is currently undergoing several other initiatives including the embellishment of the road around the main square and Independence Square plus the resurfacing of Fawwara Street and part of Hamri Street. Several other exciting projects are also in the pipeline.