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title: "Għar Lapsi Regeneration Project Underway Following Storm Damage"
date: 2026-03-14T07:58:08.601+00:00
updated: 2026-03-14T07:58:08.601+00:00
topics: ["Planning", "Environment", "Local"]
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# Għar Lapsi Regeneration Project Underway Following Storm Damage

## In brief

- Regeneration works have started at Għar Lapsi in Siġġiewi, following extensive damage from Storm Harry.
- The project is expected to cost €2 million and aims to restore public access to the beach and repair the slipway.
- Public consultation showed a desire for the area to remain simple and preserve its original state.

Regeneration works have begun at the popular seaside area of Għar Lapsi in Siġġiewi. This project follows extensive damage caused by Storm Harry several months ago.

The Public Works Department has started work to restore access to the beach and repair the slipway, which is frequently used by fishermen. The total cost of the regeneration project is estimated to be €2 million.

Government officials have stated that the works are progressing to return Għar Lapsi to the public. A public consultation held earlier revealed that people want the area to remain "simple" and for its original state to be preserved.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported factually on the regeneration project and its cost, with some highlighting progress.

## Sources (4)

- [ONE News](https://one.com.mt/ghaddej-gmielu-x-xoghol-biex-ghar-lapsi-jerga-jinghata-lura-lin-nies/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/ghar-lapsi-regeneration-storm-harry-damage-cost-2-million.1125463)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/local/ghar-lapsi-set-for-e2-million-regeneration-project-following-storm-harry-destruction/)
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-03-13/local-news/Works-progressing-to-return-Ghar-Lapsi-to-the-public-government-says-6736287991)

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