Architecture and engineering students have presented their ideas for turning Fort Campbell into a national park, as the Government continues its public consultation on the future of the historic Mellieħa site.Prime Minister Robert Abela and Environment Minister Miriam Dalli visited the fort to hear proposals from students who spent three days on-site developing concepts for how the abandoned military complex could be transformed into an open space for families.The workshop, organised by the Society for Architecture and Civil Engineering Students (SACES) in collaboration with Project Green, invited participants to reimagine the site through hands-on design work using a mix of materials, including elements found within the fort itself.Students presented their visions directly to the Prime Minister and Minister, highlighting the potential of converting Fort Campbell into a national park shaped by public ideas.Abela said the project reflects a wider shift in how public land is being used, arguing that sites like Fort Campbell should be preserved as open spaces rather than developed for profit.He added that similar approaches are being taken at White Rocks, where cleanup works have begun, and Manoel Island, where discussions are ongoing for the Government to regain control of the site.“We gave our word that these lands will be returned to families for their enjoyment, and that is what will happen,” Abela said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Minister Miriam Dalli described the initiative as a more inclusive form of consultation, stressing the importance of involving young professionals in shaping the future of public spaces.She said the workshops allow students, “the architects of tomorrow”, to contribute directly to how national parks are planned and protected.Built in 1938, Fort Campbell was one of the last large defensive structures constructed by the British in Malta. After decades of abandonment, the Government now plans to restore the historic complex and open it to the public as one of three proposed national parks.The consultation process on the future of Fort Campbell is ongoing and one can give in ideas on their online portal.•