Hondoq ir-Rummien project raises various concerns

Published on the Malta Independent.

Zminijietna – Voice of the Left described the Mepa public meeting on the proposed project at Hondoq ir-Rummien as of great concern and leaving a lot of unanswered questions.

“The fact that in 2006, the draft local plan of 2002 was replaced from an area of afforestation, embellishment and recreational facilities to one for tourist and maritime facilities, without any public consultation, raises great concern,” it said.

A referendum held in 2002 clearly shows that 85 per cent of Qala residents disagree with the proposed project at Hondoq ir-Rummien, the same project now being submitted for discussion. The majority of the local council are also against the project.

Zminijietna – Voice of the Left appealed to MEPA to automatically reject the proposed development on the fact that the area is one of ecological importance and of public use for swimming purposes. The proposed development of a Yacht Marina will destroy one of the most beautiful and clean beaches that are accessible in the Maltese Islands, it argued.