A group of Veterans will be undertaking the task of hands-on restoration of elements in the Fort, in May 2025. This is part of Alabaré's pathway of support for homeless and vulnerable Veterans to give them the skills, confidence and opportunities for them to live a fulfilling life.

The aim of the project is to support the preservation efforts at Fort Delimara, one of Malta's historic military sites, to enable it to be open to the general public.

Our heritage project is part of our Boots on the Ground programme, building self-esteem, resilience, skills and wellbeing whilst helping to combat lonliness and isolation. This is the third international heritage project undertaken, with the previous two taking place in Gibraltar.

Our programme is built on the tried and tested NHS '5 Steps to Wellbeing'.

Fort Delimara was built between 1876 - 1884 by the British as part of a network of forts and batteries that protected Marsaxlokk Harbour. In 1956, the fort was stripped of most of its artillery and suffered decline, abandonment, neglect and misuse.

This project is being undertaken in partnership with Heritage Malta and Malta Armed Forces. Photo credit - Heritage Malta.