Maltatoday, 2nd July 2008, by James Debono The Malta Transport Authority (ADT) is sending mixed messages on the proposed Xemxija bypass, a major road project that threatens agricultural land and underground water sources. The ADT had first stated in its annual report that the project topped its agenda during the past year – and then said the project is not considered a...
Times of Malta, 30th June 2008 BirdLife Malta yesterday slammed developer Victor Borg for hiding his new plans for the development of the ecologically sensitive Ta’ Ċenċ area from the Maltese public. Mr Borg, together with officials from Mepa, met the European Commission last May following a request made by Mr Borg’s company to discuss fresh plans for Ta’ Ċenċ. However, when asked...
Times of Malta, 29th June 2008, by Ivan Camilleri Fresh development plans for the ecologically-sensitive area of Ta’ Ċenċ were handed to EU officials for evaluation during a recent meeting in Brussels between the developers and European Commission, The Sunday Times has learnt. The proposed project includes the development of villas and farmhouses as well as the creation of a heritage park,...
DLH Press Release 27th June 2008
Din l-Art Helwa today welcomed the decision of the Mepa board to revoke the outline permit to build an open air disco outside the development zone in Mistra Bay, on the grounds that environmental concerns and requirements were not adequately considered.
(see comments on Mistra Village development below) Times of Malta, 27th June 2008, by Fiona Galea Debono Architect and artist Richard England is putting up an exhibition of just over 100 exhibits, in collaboration with photographer Patrick Fenech, at the Tourism Ministry in Valletta as part of the Malta Arts Festival. Architect as Artist includes paintings, drawings and architectural designs, both completed and...
Times of Malta, 25th June 2008 Alas, Mepa seems to insist in exhibiting its weakness to handle pressure and “graced” us with another embarrassing press release. The one issued following the approval of the Mistra Village redevelopment is another in a series of press releases that all those who dedicated a significant part of their lives studying and practising planning...
DLH Press Release 23rd June 2008 Din l-Art Helwa was dismayed to hear a Member of Parliament state openly on the television programme ‘Vici Versa’ on 18 June, that MPs from both sides of the House regularly contact a certain Mepa official who acts as a type of “liason officer” on their behalf, to enquire about the planning...
Di-ve.com, 23rd June 2008, by Chris Galea The Ta’ Masrija Action Group have joined the chorus of objectors who are voicing their concern over MEPA’s approval of the outline development permit for a high construction on Xemxija Hill, on the site formerly occupied by the Mistra Village. The residents of Ta’ Masrija in Mellieha said they believe that such a development...
Maltatoday, Sunday 22nd June 2008, by James Debono The Superintendence for Cultural Heritage has called on MEPA to schedule the entire Ta’ Cenc area, a measure which would preclude any development in this sensitive stretch of land, including the proposed 36 villas at Tal-Gruwa, and 38 villas at Mgarr ix-Xini. For its part, government has already made it clear that any further...
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