Parts of the roof at the government-owned shoreline property are barely hanging on, while walls appear to be collapsing piece by piece.

A dilapidated beach lido in Qui-si-Sana has become a cause of concern, as it risks collapsing over a public passageway, posing a  danger to visitors.

During a visit to the site, still easily accessible to the public, parts of the roof were seen to be barely hanging on, while walls appeared to be collapsing piece by piece.

Debris littered the ground around the building and a low gate that may have once blocked access lay rusted and discarded.

The site close to Tigné Point is government-owned and leased to the NSTS, a language institute, which used it as a private club for members until a few years ago.

Following enquiries from the Times of Malta, the Planning Authority’s enforcement section said it was in contact with officials from the NSTS to tackle the issue.

The organisation has been asked to submit a dangerous structure clearance to remove the collapsed roof and walls from the site and to build a temporary wall to avoid any further danger to the public.

The stretch of coast between the disused Chalet, a once-prominent entertainment venue, and Tigné Point has been earmarked by the government for upgrading through public-private partnerships.

Plans are also being considered to rebuild the Chalet, built in 1926 and closed for good in 1963, as well as to develop a new public beach close to it, which would feature improved facilities.