Stop-works order on St Paul's Bay project after wall collapse
BCA and OHSA say there is no imminent danger, but ask architect to ensure safety of third parties
The construction and safety authorities have issued a stop-works order on demolition works in St Paul's Bay, following reports of a collapsed wall.
The Building and Construction Authority and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority said in a statement on Wednesday evening that they had received a report about the site on Triq is-Simar on helpline 138.
"According to preliminary investigations, the wall was knocked down so that the necessary work can be carried out. The road is a private one.
"Although it transpired that there is no imminent danger, as a precaution, the two authorities issued a stop-works order and asked the architect of the project to ascertain that there was no danger to third parties."
Contrary to earlier reports, neither Xemxija Estates Ltd, nor any company associated with the Polidano Group had any connection with the wall collapse or the stop order. Polidano said this occurred on a separate site owned by another party. The error is regretted.