The Valletta Waterfront Experience: Back to the Future

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VCP Propriety 11/2012 1

THE VALLETTA WATERFRONT EXPERIENCE: BACK TO THE FUTURE

304/10/2023 VISET Malta plc 3

Our task

• Vacating Properties (48,000 sqm).

• Shifting of road to the back of the

vaults

• New office for Transport Malta

• Excavation of Water Plaza

• Restoration of 1754 buildings and

conversion into offices, restaurants

and shops.

• Development of 900 m of quays.

The Water Plaza

The road shifted to the back of the restored stores, creating a pedestrian area overlooking the water plaza which follows the original quay line

The Water Plaza

CHILD MIGRANT’S MEMORIAL

INAUGURATED 2ND MARCH 2008

The Waterfront Experience

The Cruise Terminal

Our Cruise Terminal

Total Cruise Passenger Movements

19992001

20032005

20072009

100000

200000

300000

400000

500000

600000

700000

• Further improvements in cruise facilities

• Marina (Letter of Intent)

• Car park and offices (2000 sqm: BOT)

• Powerstation Conversion (3,600 sqm: BOT)

The Future

• 2005: Environmental Award for Conservation (MEPA)• 2005: Architectural Heritage (Din L-Art Helwa)• 2006: Europa Nostra Award• 2007: Most Improved Destination (Dream Cruise Magazine)• 2008: Most Improved Port Facility (Dream Cruise Magazine)• 2008: Destination of the Year (Seatrade Insider)• 2009: World Architectural Community Award• 2010: Best International Port in the Mediterranean (Excellence Cruise

Awards)• 2010: Best Destination Experience (Dream Cruise Magazine)• 2010: Merit Award (American Society of Landscape Architects)• 2011: Best Turnaround Port (Cruise Insight)• 2011: Most Responsive Port (Cruise Insight)• 2012: Waterfront Centre Global Award for Excellence• 2012: ULI Global Award for Excellence

Awards

Our History

Our Future

www.vallettacruiseport.com

The Valletta Waterfront Experience: Back to the Future

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