Stop-Works Order Issued After Wall Collapses at St Paul’s Bay Construction Site
In brief
- Authorities halted a construction project in St Paul’s Bay after a boundary wall collapsed.
- The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and OHSA said there is no immediate danger to the public.
- The architect has been ordered to implement safety measures to protect neighbouring properties.
A construction project in St Paul’s Bay has been hit with a stop-works order following the collapse of a wall on the site. The incident prompted an immediate inspection by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA).
While the collapse caused concern among residents, the authorities stated that there is no imminent danger to third parties or the general public. However, as a precaution, all work on the site has been suspended until further notice.
The project's architect has been instructed to submit a plan to ensure the stability of the site and the safety of surrounding buildings. Work will only be allowed to resume once the authorities are satisfied that all safety risks have been addressed.
Construction safety remains a high-profile issue in Malta, and authorities have been quick to issue stop-orders following structural failures to prevent further accidents.
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