Fawwara aqueduct granted heritage protection by Planning Authority

The Fawwara aqueduct from the British era has been officially granted heritage protection by the Planning Authority (PA).

The decision followed a request for reconsideration by a landowner, which was reviewed by the Executive Council with input from the Heritage Planning Unit (HPU) and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH). According to the PA, the HPU carried out a site inspection and concluded that “no new evidence was presented to warrant a change in the scheduling grade.” The SCH, which is in the process of arranging a site visit, has not yet inspected the location.

In addition to confirming the original scheduling, the Executive Council also approved an amendment expanding the protection zone to include “previously unplotted areas of the aqueduct.” This extension encompasses sections running beneath roads and within private land, “where breaches have been identified,” ensuring that the entire system receives appropriate safeguarding.

The PA noted that further studies will be conducted to assess and preserve additional elements of the aqueduct network, such as underground infrastructure and historical water sources.