Amongst the major works performed by the Ghajnsielem Local Council through the past years, road resurfacing was always high on the agenda. Recently three streets were resurfaced with hot asphalt including part of Our Lady of Loreto Square (the part leading to Ghajnsielem Street) and part of Garden Street. All water services were changed and works were carried out with the collaboration of the Parliamentary Secretary for Local Councils Dr Chris Said.

Another road which is also in the final phase of completion is Lourdes Street which connects Mgarr Road to Lourdes chapel. This busy street was in dire need of repair leading to the Local Council to write to the Ministry for Gozo in order to built part of the road which was collapsing and resurface with hot asphalt. The Minister accepted the council’s request and works have started a few weeks ago. Over 75% of this street is already resurfaced.

The Council also invested heavily in traffic-signs maintenance, road markings and street lighting in good condition in order to enhance road safety.

Mayor Franics Cauchi told ghajnsielem.com that “The upgrading of our road has always been priority for the Local Council. Unfortunately this required a heavy investment and some projects had to be shelved. But the results are finally being reaped with over 95% of the roads in Ghajnsielem now tarmaced. This clearly shows the commitment of the Local Council towards our locality.”