The ‘summer break’ on demolition and excavation on the Maltese Islands kicks off today with a number of localities and streets being classified as tourist areas. This means these lucky streets will be getting a break from clouds of dust and the headache-inducing sounds of machinery.

All of Valletta, Senglea, Cospicua, Vittoriosa, Mdina and Comino will be free from demolition and excavation construction works, along with over 400 streets in 23 localities across the islands. The ban on such works will be valid until 30^th September, as per a list published by the Malta Tourism Authority.

Any illegal works carried out between 15^th June and 30^th September in the identified localities and streets are to be reported to the Building and Construction Authority on 8004 9000 during office hours. If you happen to spot something outside of office hours you can report on 9963 7508 for infringements in Malta and on 9909 855 for those in Gozo.

Is your street excluded from the list? You can send an email to your local council by 31^st July putting forward a request to include your street in next year’s list.