Chadwick Lakes
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Chadwick Lakes, also known as Wied il-Qliegħa, is the longest valley found on the island of Malta. It is located in the limits of Mtarfa.
This valley consists of a number of dams constructed by Sir Osbert Chadwick, a British Engineer, in the late 19th Century. The valley consists of a complex system of well-planned small dams, draining into Wied Speranza and ending at Salina Bay into the sea. The valley provides farmers with water to irrigate their land. Wied il-Qliegħa is only full during the winter months. Wied il-Qliegħa is Malta's only freshwater stream big enough to be called a rivulet, providing a tranquil environment for the people to enjoy.[1]
Tragedy
In February 2009, Matthew Psaila a 19 year old gunner drowned during an Armed Forces of Malta training exercise in Wied il-Qliegħa. This particular exercise is part of the C Company’s training syllabus and had been practiced for several years.[2]
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