Rehabilitation of Xewkija Windmill

Xewkija Windmill

Project Summary:

This project had the aim of rehabilitating the Xewkija Windmill, making it functional by reinstalling a milling mechanism and undertaking other related structural improvements. Although the windmill is situated on Gozo’s main road, its potential as a tourist attraction was untapped, given its previously derelict state. The project has thus been instrumental in bringing this heritage site to life and in turning it into a Folk Dance Centre, whilst in turn improving Gozo’s tourism product.

Details:

Project cost: €245,324
Beneficiary: Ministry for Gozo
Ministry: Ministry for Gozo
Start Date: 2016
End Date: 2021
Operational Programme: Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges
Fund: European Regional Development Fund
Focus area of intervention: Protection, development and promotion of public cultural and heritage assets.