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title: "Ombudsman Orders Urgent Safety Measures at Dilapidated Fort Campbell"
date: 2026-03-23T14:54:45.819+00:00
updated: 2026-03-24T08:02:25.82+00:00
topics: ["Planning", "Environment", "Community", "National"]
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# Ombudsman Orders Urgent Safety Measures at Dilapidated Fort Campbell

## In brief

- The Ombudsman has criticised the Lands Authority for "gross neglect" regarding safety at Fort Campbell in Mellieħa.
- Dangerous structures at the historic site must be blocked off or cleared immediately.
- The Mellieħa local council had previously complained about the dilapidated state of the fort.

The Ombudsman has issued a ruling criticising the Lands Authority for its "gross neglect" in addressing serious safety hazards at Fort Campbell in Mellieħa. The ruling mandates that all dangerous structures at the historic site must be blocked off or cleared without delay.

This decision follows a complaint filed by the Mellieħa local council, which had for years sought action from the Lands Authority regarding the fort's dilapidated state. The council had highlighted the unsafe conditions of the buildings, which have deteriorated over decades of disuse.

Fort Campbell, a former British military installation, has been left in disrepair, posing risks to public safety. The Ombudsman's intervention underscores the need for immediate action to secure the site and prevent potential accidents.

The Ombudsman has issued a ruling stating that the Lands Authority must immediately block or clear all dangerous structures at Fort Campbell in Mellieħa. This follows a finding of 'gross neglect' by the authority in addressing serious safety hazards at the historic site. The Ombudsman's decision upholds a complaint originally filed by the Mellieħa local council, which had been pursuing the Lands Authority for years to cordon off the dilapidated buildings.

The Ombudsman has strongly criticised the Lands Authority for its **'gross neglect'** in addressing serious safety hazards at the historic Fort Campbell in Mellieħa. The ruling orders that all dangerous structures on the site must be blocked or cleared with immediate effect.

This decision follows a complaint filed by the Mellieħa local council, which had for years raised concerns about the unsafe and dilapidated state of the former British military fort.

The Ombudsman has formally ruled that the Lands Authority was guilty of "gross neglect" in addressing serious safety hazards at Fort Campbell in Mellieħa. The ruling, which upholds a complaint by the Mellieħa local council, orders that all dangerous structures on the historic site be blocked or cleared immediately.

The local council had previously spent years trying to get the Lands Authority to cordon off the dilapidated buildings, which used to be a British military base.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both independent outlets reported on the Ombudsman's ruling regarding Fort Campbell, focusing on the Lands Authority's negligence and the need for safety measures.

## Updates

- **2026-03-23:** The Ombudsman's ruling on Fort Campbell's safety hazards includes an order for immediate action to block or clear dangerous structures.
- **2026-03-23:** New details confirm the Ombudsman's strong criticism of the Lands Authority and the involvement of the Mellieħa local council in the complaint.
- **2026-03-24:** The Ombudsman has formally ruled that the Lands Authority showed "gross neglect" regarding safety at Fort Campbell, ordering immediate action.

## Sources (2)

- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/ombudsman-slams-lands-authority-for-gross-neglect-of-fort-campbell-safety/)
- [The Shift News](https://theshiftnews.com/2026/03/23/ombudsman-vindicates-mellieha-local-councils-complaint-about-dilapidated-fort-campbell/)

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