Repairs at Hondoq Bay finalised – Ministry for Gozo

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1 July 2009 4 Comments

Hondoq before and after - Also some of the repair works being carried out The Ministry for Gozo has announced that following the considerable damage suffered by Hondoq Bay in Gozo, due to the heavy storms that hit the Maltese islands during the past winter, the Ministry coordinated a programme of repair works that were finalised in the past days.

Large boulders, carried in by the waves, were removed from the seabed next to the quay from where swimmers jump into the sea.

The Ministry said that extensive works were carried out by architects and workers from the Department of Projects and Development within the Ministry for Gozo as well as services rendered by contractors.

Then, as soon as weather conditions permitted, workers from the Ministry’s department cleared large rocks and other material that had been washed ashore. Whilst evaluating the damage those in charge also coordinated the repair works programme.

A public tender was issued in relation to the removal of large boulders from the seabed that were potentially dangerous for swimmers, whilst another call was issued for the filling of a deep hole which had been inflicted in the middle of the quay.

The Department for Projects and Development took care of layering works as well as surfacing works after the contractor had filled the rapture in the quay.

Thus, the Ministry concluded, following the removal of boulders from the seabed this bay may be once again enjoyed by the public. One must note that repair works were hindered by the heavy rainfall and storms that persisted throughout the first months of this year. This notwithstanding, works have been finalised by the start of the summer season, whilst precautions for the safety and comfort of the general public were continuously ensured.

The photo-montage above shows Hondoq after the storm damage, as it is now, and some of the repair works which were carried out.

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4 Comments »

Derek Steele said:

What fantastic news,I look forward to seeing it myself this weekend!!
Derek Steele–Pembrokeshire–Wales

# 1 July 2009 at 9:18 pm

Lesley Kreupl said:

It is good to see that the job has been completed finally. Somewhat upside-down and inside-out, but the damage has nevertheless been repaired after six months. Now if only one could get rid of the squatters in their caravans (incidentally what happens to the sewage produced by these caravans?) and some of the umbrella/chair touts it would be perfect!

# 1 July 2009 at 10:42 pm

Swimmer said:

I agree with you Lesley, at last we have our beach ready for action, something that everyone is happy about.

May I remind the Minister for Gozo that now it is being occupied by several deck chairs and umbrellas. I asked some people that were there about these umbrellas, they told me that even the Mayor had told them to take them off.

Why did they leave them there? Are they having a helping hand from the top? I certainly hope not.

I do know that the Minister for Gozo sees this site and do hope that she will take notice of my complaints.

# 1 July 2009 at 11:11 pm

Gianni said:

Now that Hondoq is back to normal after the Ministry for Gozo has fixed it, we have to remember Gozo News readers that the proposed project to destroy Hondoq is still being pushed by the developers.

Now that the Minister has got a plus for fixing it, does she still support the destruction of the same place?

Can the Minister please tell us if she still supports this nonsense?

If we do not see a reply to this question it must mean that she has not yet changed her mind.

# 1 July 2009 at 11:36 pm