The transformation of the Notarial Archives building at the 17th century palazzo at No. 24, St Christopher Street, Valletta and the adjacent building at No. 217 St Paul’s Street, into one leading centre for historical and scientific investigation that will house the Archives' ever-expanding collection of over 20,000 notarial volumes of international prestige and rich historical and social value. The centre will be made into a state-of-the-art paper conservation hub which is fully accessible to the local and international research community as well as cultural tourists.