George Camilleri

This author Tony Cassar has created 11 entries.

14 Oct

ODZ: our development zone, by George Camilleri

11th October 2013 The Malta Environment and Planning Authority is in the process of redefining the basic policies that identify what sort of development will be permissible in outside development zone areas. One of the objectives being proposed by Mepa to guide the formulation of the new ODZ policies is to “ensure a balance between the protection of the environment and development...

12 Oct

Solar Farms

Din l-Art Helwa comments to MEPA on the proposed objectives for a Policy on Solar Farms 10 October 2013 Din l-Art Helwa contends that no development should be allowed in ODZ areas if it can be accommodated within the development zones.  The roofs of existing as well as new buildings are still very under-utilized as available and suitable space for solar...

08 Oct

Din l-Art Helwa at KSU Freshers Week 2013

When asked by Din l-Art Helwa to set up a stand during Freshers’ Week 2013, we knew from the very start that it would not only prove to be a new and fruitful experience but also a great challenge for the simple reason that it was the first time something of this nature was being...

01 Oct

Hotel Height Limitations

Din l-Art Helwa comments to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority on the Review of the Height Limitation Policy for Hotels in Tourism Areas 30th September 2013 1.   All planning policies must be based on sustainable development. This means that the profitability of the tourism industry should not be the sole aim of this revised policy. Environmental aims must be included as...

01 Oct

Fuel Service Stations

Din l-Art Helwa comments to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority on the formulation of a policy for the development of fuel service stations and ancillary development 30th September 2013 Din l-Art Helwa questions why the objectives of this policy are being issued for consultation without any supporting information. The consultation document should be accompanied by, at least: an overview of the...

30 Sep

Fireworks Factories

Din l-Art Helwa comments to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority on the formulation of policy guidelines for new fireworks complexes and for the upgrading of existing ones. 30th September 2013 Din l-Art Helwa questions why the objectives of this policy are being issued for consultation without any supporting information. The consultation document should be accompanied by, at least: an overview of the...