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Din l-Art Ħelwa Għawdex is on mission to safeguard Gozo’s unique cultural, architectural heritage and natural environment for future generations.

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01/11/2026

The campaign to save the WHOLE of the British Barracks at Fort Chambray has begun.

A FAÇADE IS NOT A SAVED BUILDING
History continues beyond these arches. Protect the original rooms, the historic structure and its setting,
GRADE 1 PROTECTION NOW!

Back page the Malta Independent on Sunday, page 14 of MaltaToday on Sunday and page 5 of the Sunday Times of Malta.

Also on the Maltese newspaper ’Illum’.

13/10/2026

The barracks need to be preserved in their entirety, including their context

08/10/2026

We had hoped that such a measure would not yet be necessary. However, following a summer during which repeated warnings and signage were ignored, with people lighting barbecues dangerously close to, and even directly beneath, the Battery’s fragile façade walls, we were left with no choice but to fence off the front of this historic monument to ensure everyone’s safety.

Our sincere thanks go to all those who helped with the installation, and to the Żebbuġ Gozo Local Council for generously making their truck available to transport the fencing.

08/10/2026

https://timesofmalta.com/article/largescale-solar-farm-gozo-hill-scrapped.1135219

Applicant withdraws contentious development plan for Żebbuġ plateau

03/10/2026

27/09/2026

https://newsbook.com.mt/en/students-hold-barbecue-beneath-unstable-gozo-fort-despite-warning-signs/

Heritage group Din l-Art Ħelwa Għawdex said on Sunday that CCTV footage captured university students holding a barbecue directly beneath the unstable façade of Qolla l-Bajda Battery in Qbajjar, Żebbuġ, despite cordons, warning signs and round-the-clock camera surveillance installed after part o...

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