Watch: Crane Barge Continues Major Restoration Works At Għar Lapsi

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Work on the regeneration of Għar Lapsi is still ongoing months after crews first moved in following the devastation caused by Storm Harry, with new footage showing a crane operating from a floating barge inside the bay.The ambitious restoration project kicked off in March, with workers tasked with repairing damage caused by the storm and restoring safe access to one of Malta’s most beloved coastal spots.The latest video highlights the scale of the operation, with heavy machinery now working directly from the sea as efforts continue around the bay.The €2 million project includes the restoration of the fishermen’s slipway, repairs to damaged infrastructure and the rebuilding of the staircase leading to Għereq Miżun. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)Authorities have previously said the works are being carried out following public consultation, which showed that most people wanted Għar Lapsi preserved as closely as possible to its original state.Geological studies, electrical upgrades and debris removal have also formed part of the ongoing works, with future phases set to focus on rebuilding damaged pathways and beach access routes.While the project is still a work in progress, the latest footage shows that significant activity is continuing both on land and at sea as Għar Lapsi slowly takes shape once again.What do you think of the regeneration works so far?•