Naxxar’s Construction Woes: Seven Fines in Eleven Months
Naxxar’s Construction Nightmare: Building Agency Fined Seven Times in Eleven Months
Imagine this: you’re a Naxxar resident, waking up every morning to the cacophony of drilling and hammering. Not just for a few days, but for over a year. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario for the villagers of this peaceful Maltese town. It’s their reality, thanks to a construction site on Triq l-Industrija that’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Eleven Months, 110 Inspections, Seven Fines
The Building Regulation Office (BRO) has been keeping a close eye on the site, conducting a whopping 110 inspections in just eleven months. The result? Seven fines, totaling over €18,000. The offenses range from working outside permitted hours to failing to comply with noise levels and dust control measures.
But why the repeated violations? And why has it taken so long to rein in the culprit? These are questions that have been echoing through the streets of Naxxar, as residents struggle with the daily disruption.
Who’s Behind the Wheels of Progress?
The construction site in question is owned by a local building agency, which has so far declined to comment on the matter. However, sources close to the project hint at a rushed schedule and cost-cutting measures that may have led to the repeated violations.
Meanwhile, the BRO insists that they’re doing their best to keep the situation under control. “We’re aware of the inconvenience caused to the residents,” a spokesperson told Hot Malta. “We’re working closely with the agency to ensure they comply with the regulations.”
Residents: “Enough is Enough”
Naxxar residents have had enough. “It’s like living next to a war zone,” complains Maria, a long-time resident of Triq l-Industrija. “We’ve been promised that things will change, but we’re still waiting.”
Others have taken to social media to vent their frustration, with a Facebook group dedicated to the issue now boasting over 500 members. The group’s administrator, who wished to remain anonymous, told Hot Malta, “We just want our peace and quiet back. Is that too much to ask?”
What’s Next for Naxxar?
With the BRO promising stricter enforcement and the building agency reportedly reviewing its operations, there’s hope that the noise and dust may soon be a thing of the past. But for now, Naxxar residents can only hope that the seventh fine will be the charm.
As one resident put it, “We’re not against progress. We just want it done right, and done quietly.”
