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title: "Warnings Issued Over Unstable Grand Harbour Cliff Face"
date: 2026-03-14T07:52:09.912+00:00
updated: 2026-03-14T07:52:09.912+00:00
topics: ["Transport", "Environment", "National"]
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# Warnings Issued Over Unstable Grand Harbour Cliff Face

## In brief

- Authorities have warned the public about an unstable cliff face at Il-Ponta tal-Imgerbeb in the Grand Harbour.
- Inspections confirmed that large rocks and debris are still at risk of falling, posing a danger to the area below.
- Kayakers and small craft are advised to keep clear of the Valletta Quarry Wharf area due to the instability.

Authorities have issued a warning to the public regarding the unstable cliff face at Il-Ponta tal-Imgerbeb in the Grand Harbour. Inspections have confirmed that the area remains highly unstable, with large rocks and debris still at risk of falling.

Officials stated that the cliff face continues to pose a danger, following previous rockfalls. This instability affects the area beneath the cliff, including the Valletta Quarry Wharf.

Transport Malta has specifically advised kayakers and operators of small craft to avoid the area to ensure their safety. The warning aims to prevent any accidents from potential further rockfalls.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** All outlets reported the safety warning and the unstable nature of the cliff face factually.

## Sources (3)

- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-03-14/local-news/Transport-Malta-warns-kayakers-and-small-craft-to-avoid-unstable-Grand-Harbour-cliff-caves-6736288003)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/kayakers-warned-keep-clear-valletta-quarry-wharf-area.1125465)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/lifestyle/environment/warning-issued-over-falling-rocks-at-il-ponta-tal-imgerbeb-in-grand-harbour/)

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