Floriana's King George V Gardens restored following €400,000 project

Upgrading works at King George V Gardens in Floriana have been completed, three years since the embellishment project was first announced.
Through an investment close to €400,000 financed through the development planning fund of the Planning Authority, the garden has undergone upgrading works making it better, safer and more accessible. 
This was announced by Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia during the inauguration of the garden on Wednesday afternoon. 
Embellishment works included the installation of outdoor gym equipment, 14 CCTV cameras throughout the garden and an irrigation system. It also includes new and safer playing field equipment, along with new flooring material in the play area.
Maintenance was also carried out on the lampposts, while electrical and cabling systems have been upgraded for better safety. The sanitary facilities in the garden have been changed completely. 

The football pitch's turf and perimeter fencing will be replaced in the coming months.
Works were coordinated by the Floriana local council.
Situated on the Floriana bastions, the gardens were first inaugurated back in 1936 by King George V himself. The gardens were part of the King George V...