Marsaxlokk sandy beach to be replenished using dredged material

Dredging works are expected to take several months

Dredging works have started in Marsaxlokk, with some of the dredged material set to be used to enlarge a sandy bay in the locality.

The works are being carried out by Infrastructure Malta and will continue for some months.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bonett and Infrastructure Malta CEO Steve Ellul said the dredging was needed for safer navigation of vessels with a draft of up to five metres.  

Bonett said the works were also important to the fishing community. 

Some of the dredged material will be used to enlarge Għar l-Aħmar Bay. Ellul said this natural zone will be regenerated and coastal protection will be improved.  

Għar l-Aħmar Bay, across the bay from the power station in Marsaxlokk, is to be enlarged using material from dredging. Times of Malta file photo.Għar l-Aħmar Bay, across the bay from the power station in Marsaxlokk, is to be enlarged using material from dredging. Times of Malta file photo.

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