Sannat Local Council
Tal-Bidwi Park
The Tal-Bidwi Park is the result of a substantial investment made by the Ta’ Sannat Local Council in the last few years. In 2011 the local council obtained funds from the EU’s Rural Development Policy Funds to build this park. Works started in 2012 and the recreational park was inaugurated by Mayor Philip Vella on 3rd March 2013.
Regeneration
of the Area
The park was built on a site that was previously dilapidated and works included the embellishment of the area, the planting of a large number of indigenous trees and shrubs, and the building of traditional rubble walls and foot paths. The area also includes a picnic area as well as a play area where children can play in a safe environment and amongst the trees.
Picnic
Area
A substantial park of the park has been turned into a picnic area and a playing area for children.
Heritage Trail
The park forms part of the Heritage Trail encompassing six other sites in Sannat considered to be tourist attractions. The main theme of the park is the agricultural heritage and the environment. Visitors to the park shall be able to experience first-hand various aspects of Gozo’s agricultural heritage, from the wild flora of the island, to fruit trees, the typical wind breakers made from the cane trees that grows in Gozo, wooden karts, the Girna – the old circular hut skilfully built from just dry stone. Whilst walking in the park visitors will be presented with information boards that provide further details about the park and the agricultural heritage of Sannat.
Modern Technology
To complement and emphasize the agricultural heritage of Sannat in today’s world, the Tal-Bidwi Park project also included the use of modern technology. The park offers free internet access to visitors over the Wi-Fi service that covers all the area. This service is provided free of charge to visitors how can browse safely the internet. The internet content is filtered and adult content and other inappropriate sites are blocked in order to give peace of mind to parents who visit the park with their young family.
Visitors are also encouraged to download an application that has been developed specifically for the park. This application provides an interactive experience to the visitors and include many educational games that revolve around the agricultural heritage theme.
