Qortin, Xagħra (Gozo)
In Gozo, rehabilitation and restoration of the Qortin landfill was achieved through the installation of an engineered capping and the planting of nearly 23,000 shrubs. The sprawling five hectares of land were transformed in order to reduce gas emissions and leachate production. Following the successful rehabilitation of the landfill, a decision was taken to ensure that the area be made absolutely safe for the public to enjoy, through the installation of safety railings and gates and fences built around manifolds.
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