New Football Stadium Planned for Marsa, Funded by 'Golden Passports' Scheme
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In brief
- A new UEFA-standard football stadium with a 5,000-capacity is planned for Marsa.
- The project will be part of a larger sports complex, including facilities for rugby and training.
- The stadium's funding is expected to come from the now-defunct 'golden passport' scheme, with Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri and former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat involved in the announcement.
Plans have been announced for a new UEFA-standard football stadium to be built in Marsa. The proposed stadium will have a capacity of 5,000 spectators and will form part of a larger sports complex, which is also set to include facilities for rugby and general training.
The announcement of these plans involved Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri, along with former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. The project is intended to enhance sports infrastructure in the area, providing modern facilities for various athletic activities.
Funding for the new stadium is expected to be sourced from revenues generated by the Individual Investor Programme, commonly known as the 'golden passport' scheme. This programme, which allowed foreign nationals to acquire Maltese citizenship in exchange for investment, has since been discontinued.
The involvement of former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat in the announcement has drawn attention, particularly given the funding mechanism. The project aims to boost local sports and provide a significant upgrade to existing facilities in Marsa.
The Malta Premier League has officially unveiled its plans for the new stadium in Marsa. This announcement was made through a video shared on Facebook by Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri.
In the video, Minister Camilleri appeared alongside Minister for Education and Sport Clifton Grima, highlighting the project as a significant step forward for Maltese football.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. Lovin Malta reported the official unveiling of the stadium plans, featuring government ministers.
Updates
- : The Malta Premier League has officially unveiled plans for the new stadium, with ministers Byron Camilleri and Clifton Grima appearing in a video announcement.
- : Updated with reporting from The Maltese Herald and Newsbook: ADPD has raised concerns about the project's priorities and governance, while the baseball and softball sector expressed worry over a lack of consultation.