​Compensatory Trees to be Planted in Spencer Gardens, Marsa

Transplanted trees to form an integral part of the new Spencer Gardens layout

As the environment regulator, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) is monitoring works concerning trees at Spencer Gardens in Marsa.

The works, conducted by Infrastructure Malta, relate to the construction of a footbridge that will join St. Joseph High Road in Ħamrun with Spencer Hill in Marsa.

Infrastructure Malta’s project intends to enable better traffic flow and provide better access for buses to stop. The shared passageway will accommodate both pedestrians non-motorised transport methods, such as bicycles.

The removal of trees that shall be effected for the implementation of this project were subject to a nature permit issued by ERA. As part of this permit, 18 trees will be uprooted; eight of which will be transplanted and forming an integral part of the new Spencer Gardens layout. The transplanted trees will be maintained by the permit holder for a period of three years from planting.

Compensatory Planting for the remaining uprooted trees shall be 12 indigenous trees.

ERA, together with the Ministry for Environment, Sustainable Development and Climate Change, is working on regenerating Spencer Gardens. The project will be implemented in order to transform the state of Marsa’s green lung, which is currently in dire need of embellishment and maintenance.

ERA will submit its application before the Planning Authority for works to be carried out in this regard within the coming weeks.​