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Malta, Sewer - mt/11

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Design for 6 km sewer in north of island through massive limestone beds and blue clay. Precast segmental lining in blue clay and special ling through Mizieb syncline, an aquifer supplying fresh water for the populace. Consultants Donaldson Associates, Uttoxeter, UK. September 1995.  Two changes of government and a general cash shortage caused deferral of scheme which has since been redesigned. Should now go ahead within the next two years. September 1999.



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