Students share vision for Fort Campbell’s transformation into national park

Prime Minister Robert Abela has met architecture and engineering students to hear their ideas for the planned transformation of Fort Campbell into a national park, as part of an ongoing pf public consultation process.

The Prime Minister, accompanied by Minister for Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli, visited the site between Mellieħa and Selmun, where students spent three days developing design concepts for the future of the historic fort as an open space for families.

The workshop was organised by SACES in collaboration with Project Green. Participants created physical design structures using a mix of materials, including those found on site, and presented their ideas directly to the Prime Minister and minister.

Abela said the government was choosing to prioritise public open spaces over commercial development. He noted that similar commitments apply to plans for White Rocks, where clean-up works have begun, and Manoel Island, where discussions are at an advanced stage for the state to regain control of the site. He said the government had pledged to return such land to the public for recreation and enjoyment.

Dalli emphasised the importance of involving the public – particularly young professionals – in shaping the future of national green spaces. She said the initiative allowed students not only to share ideas but to contribute directly to a long-term vision for protecting and developing open areas.

Built in 1938 by the British, Fort Campbell is one of the largest and last defensive structures constructed in Malta before the Second World War. The site later fell into disrepair and was abandoned.

The government has now committed to restoring the fort and turning it into one of three planned national parks. As part of the “Shape Your Space” campaign, members of the public can submit ideas for the project through the parksinmalta.mt website.

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