HSBC Malta Foundation Lead Sponsor in Torri l-Abjad Restoration Project, progress review.

By cyber on 12th July 2018in News

The launch of the HSBC Malta Foundation sponsorship was held on 2nd August 2017.

In the run-up to the first anniversary of the launch, the restoration programme of the tower has progressed strongly. Over the last 12 months HSBC Malta Foundation has supported this restoration programme financially and with employee involvement through the bank’s corporate social responsibility framework.

Structural works have been carried out. Two ceilings have been changed due to the irreparable damage to the stonework. This work required manual intervention to ensure protection to original stonework and workmanship. Some other internal non-structural work was also done to prepare the blockhouse, which will comprise the main visitor facility.

Cleaning and pointing of internal stonework and electrical installation have also progressed at ground level. Apertures have also been installed to secure the tower from unauthorised access.

Another important achievement was the removal of overhead electrical supply cables. After the necessary trenching works, all supply cables are now laid in underground channels, thus restoring the majestic view of the tower without any visible distractions.

Mr Francis Sullivan board director of the HSBC Malta Foundation visiting the tower site being shown progress in the restoration project by Maria Grazia Cassar, Executive President and Martin Vella, Project Manager.

Tree planting Feb 2017

Din l-Art Helwa is very grateful to a strong contingent of HSBC employees who planted 35 African Tamarisk trees in the vicinity of the tower at Dahlet ix-Xmajjar.