Ħondoq ir-Rummien by Andre Damato

Article published on 13 August 2011

Żminijietna – Voice of the Left, as an organisation that promotes environmental rights and social justice, welcomes the recommendation of the Directorate of Environmental Protection to Mepa to refuse the proposed project at Ħondoq ir-Rummien. Mepa should reject this unsustainable development.

People have every right to continue to enjoy public spaces. These are important for everyday democracy.

The proposed area is outside the development zone, mostly frequented by the public both for swimming, hiking and rambling purposes. A referendum conducted among the people of Qala showed clearly that 85% of the people disagreed with the proposed project.

The government should have a clear policy for an ‘eco-Gozo’ that will lead to the rehabilitation of Ħondoq ir-Rummien, through public investment, with special attention to the natural environment of the area, and for the regeneration of the old quarry with the planting of trees. Żminijietna supports the work done so far by Moviment Ħarsien Ħondoq and other environmental and social NGOs in campaigning against this absurd and harmful development.

■ Andre Damato

Żminijietna – Leħen ix-Xellug

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