Infrastructure Malta and Ambjent Malta will be studying the development of the vertical garden, in order to assess the feasibility of introducing this kind of green infrastructure in other public spaces, too. In the meantime, the former company is also working with the Creative Arts of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), to set up an outdoor art gallery in another section of the same wall.
“Green walls provide multiple benefits in urban areas. They serve as potential ecological stepping stones for insects and pollinators between rural and urban environments, reduce noise pollution, contribute to cooler micro-climates, reduce air pollution, and improve the experience of those who live and work in urban areas,” said environment minister Aaron Farrugia.