<a href='https://ads.independent.com.mt/www/delivery/ck.php?n=afef72b0&cb=168' target='_blank'><img data-src='https://ads.independent.com.mt/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=22&cb=168&n=afef72b0' border='0' alt='' /></a>The Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri, launched the new national scheme Irrestawra Darek u l-Villaġġ, which will be open to properties located within Urban Conservation Areas (UCAs) throughout Malta and Gozo. This scheme, which will be rolled out across six regions, has been allocated a total of €30 million. It opens on 28 January 2026, for the Western Region; in February 2026 for the Southern Region; in March 2026 for the Gozo Region; in April 2026 for the Harbour Region; in May 2026 for the Northern Region; and in June 2026 for the Eastern Region. Over the past 30 years, the Planning Authority has allocated more than €33 million through schemes of this type or similar ones, and through this scheme, a further €30 million will be allocated within six months. The Planning Authority shared how the funding will be divided between regions: €4.5 million was allocated to the Western Region, €5 million to the South Region, €1.5 million to Gozo, €9 million to the Grand Harbour Area, €3.5 million to the North Region, and €6.5 million to the East Region.