BCA Adjusts Hours After Birkirkara Residents Complain Of Early Morning Works
BCA Steps In As Birkirkara Residents Wake Up To Early Morning Drills At Collapse Site
It’s 6:30 AM in Birkirkara, and the usually quiet streets are echoing with the hum of heavy machinery. Residents, rubbing sleep from their eyes, peer out their windows to see a flurry of activity at the site of the recent building collapse on Triq il-Kbira. The early morning scene has left many bewildered and some, understandably, upset.
Residents Voice Concerns
Among the residents is Maria, a retiree who has lived in the same house for over three decades. “I’ve never seen such early morning works here,” she says, her voice barely audible over the din. “I understand they’re working on the site, but this is too much. I’ve not had a proper night’s sleep in days.”
Maria is not alone in her complaint. Several residents have taken to social media to express their frustration, with many tagging the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) in their posts. The BCA, it seems, has taken notice.
BCA Intervenes
The BCA, in a statement released this morning, acknowledged the residents’ concerns. “We understand the inconvenience caused to the residents of Birkirkara,” the statement read. “We assure them that we are working diligently to ensure the safety of the site and the surrounding area while minimizing disruption to their daily lives.”
In response to the complaints, the BCA has ordered the contractors to adjust their working hours. Effective immediately, works will now commence at 7:30 AM, providing residents with an extra hour of peace in the morning.
Dr. Joseph Mizzi, CEO of BCA, was quoted saying, “We apologize for any inconvenience caused. We’re committed to ensuring the safety of our community and will continue to work closely with the residents and the contractors to find a balance that suits everyone.”
The contractors, on their part, have expressed their understanding. “We appreciate the residents’ patience,” said a spokesperson. “We’re doing our best to complete the work as soon as possible and restore normalcy to the area.”
What’s Next?
The cleanup and reconstruction work at the site is expected to continue for the next few weeks. The BCA has assured residents that they will be kept informed of any changes to the working schedule. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to reach out to the BCA with any concerns or queries.
As for Maria, she’s relieved but not entirely satisfied. “An extra hour of sleep is better than nothing,” she says, “but I hope they can finish the work soon. No one should have to live like this.”
