Restoration & Preservation Department

03/06/2026

The before and after of the Statue of St Roque in Qrendi following the completion of maintenance works. The works were carried out by the Restoration and Preservation Department.

01/06/2026

Vendomme Tower, M'Xlokk
This restoration project began with documenting the existing structure, researching its heritage, and carefully planning each intervention. Through meticulous conservation work, the building has been recently restored while preserving its original character and architectural significance.

Built in 1715, the tower, also referred to as Craite Redoubt (Ridott tal-Qrajten), was constructed by the Order of St. John. Completed in two years and the tower’s construction cost 1,051 scudi at the time.

28/05/2026

The maintenance works on the statue of Our Lady of Mercy in Qrendi have now been successfully completed. Works were carried out by the Restoration and Preservation Department

27/05/2026

Part of the Sta. Margherita Lines, St. Helen Bastion initially built in the 17th century by the military engineer Fra Vincenzo Maculano da Firenzuola, redesigned in 1719 by Charles François de Mondion to strengthen the defence of the Bormla valley.
Restoration works were recently carried out under the direction of the Restoration & Preservation Department.

25/05/2026

At the Restoration and Preservation Department, we remain committed to safeguarding Malta’s historic heritage for future generations. Alongside completed projects, restoration works will continue on sites including the Lascaris Fortifications, Ricasoli Tennaille, the Chapel at Bubaqra Żurrieq, and the Marsa Tram Power Station among others.

22/05/2026

Restoration works have commenced on the back of St Nicholas Curtain, also known as the Polverista Gate Curtain, forming part of the Cottonera Lines.

The works are being carried out under the direction of the Restoration and Preservation Department.

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Bdew xogħlijiet estensivi ta’ restawr fuq is-Sur ta’ San Nikola, magħruf ukoll bħala s-Sur ta’ Bieb il-Polverista, li jifforma parti integrali mil-Linji tal-Kottonera li hi waħda mill-aktar sistemi ta’ fortifikazzjonijiet storikament sinifikanti f’Malta.

Ix-xogħlijiet, li qed jitwettqu permezz ta’ fondi lokali huma mistennija jitlestew din is-sena. L-ispiża stmata ta’ dawn ix-xogħlijiet ta’ restawr hija ta’ madwar €700,000.

Is-Sur ta’ San Nikola nbena lejn l-aħħar tas-seklu sbatax fi żmien l-Ordni tal-Kavallieri ta’ San Ġwann, bħala miżura difensiva b’reazzjoni għat-theddida ta’ attakk Ottoman wara l-waqgħa ta’ Kandia. Dawn il-fortifikazzjonijiet kellhom l-għan li jipproteġu l-Port il-Kbir u l-insedjamenti tal-madwar. Dan is-segment jinsab bejn il-Bastjun ta’ San Ġwann u l-Bastjun ta’ San Nikola. Filwaqt li l-Bastjun ta’ San Ġwann ġie restawrat, ix-xogħlijiet ta’ restawr fuq il-Bastjun ta’ San Nikola bdew riċentement, u issa qed jiġu estiżi wkoll għal dan is-sur storiku.

Ix-xogħlijiet previsti jikkonsistu fir-restawr tal-faċċati ta’ wara tas-Sur ta’ San Nikola, inkluż il-ħajt fortifikat fil-livell t’isfel, kif ukoll il-faċċati tal-volti u tal-kmamar li jinsabu fil-parti ta’ fuq tas-sur. L-interventi jinkludu t-tindif tal-ġebel, li bħalissa jinsab affettwat minn ħmieġ bijoloġiku estensiv u swidija fuq il-faċċati kollha. Ġiet identifikata wkoll deterjorazzjoni sinifikanti fil-ġebel, b’ċerti żoni li jinsabu f’kundizzjoni kritika u li jeħtieġu sostituzzjoni tal-materjal. Ħafna minn din id-deterjorazzjoni hija kkawżata kemm mill-elementi naturali kif ukoll mill-effetti tal-ilma u l-melħ.

Ix-xogħlijiet jinkludu wkoll ir-restawr u s-sostituzzjoni ta’ aperturi tal-injam, kif ukoll titjib fis-sistemi tad-drenaġġ tal-ilma mill-livelli tal-pjattaforma, bil-għan li tiġi evitata aktar deterjorazzjoni kkawżata minn perkolazzjoni tal-ilma.

📸 DOI - Clodagh O'Neill

20/05/2026

Recently part of Santa Margherita Lines was restored under the direction of the Restoration & Preservation Department.

18/05/2026

Maintenance works on the Statue of St Roque, Qrendi have been completed. The works were carried out by the Restoration and Preservation Department.

14/05/2026

Polverista at Notre Dame Bastion, Cottonera Lines.
During the restoration process:
Removal of deteriorated slabs with new 3-4 inches new slabs. Mortar joints filled with hydraulic lime.
These works were carried out under the direction of the Restoration & Preservation Department.

12/05/2026

At the Restoration and Preservation Department, we are dedicated to restoring and safeguarding Malta’s historic landmarks, including the fortifications of the Citadel, Valletta, Mdina, and Birgu, as well as historic buildings such as Ferreria Palace and the Salini Salt Pans.

Protecting the past for future generations.