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title: "Momentum Proposes Fort Chambray in Gozo as New National Park"
date: 2026-05-16T11:01:36.475+00:00
updated: 2026-05-17T05:02:31.711+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "Gozo", "Planning", "Environment"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-05-16/momentum-proposes-fort-chambray-gozo-national-park
source: Fil-Qosor
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# Momentum Proposes Fort Chambray in Gozo as New National Park

## In brief

- Partit Momentum has proposed transforming Fort Chambray in Gozo into a new national park.
- The proposal aims to protect the historic site from large-scale development.
- This initiative is part of the party's broader manifesto, reportedly inspired by a WhatsApp video.

Partit Momentum has put forward a proposal to transform Fort Chambray in Gozo into a new national park. This initiative is part of the party's broader efforts to protect the historic site from extensive development.

The proposal suggests that the fort, a significant landmark in Gozo, should be preserved as a natural and cultural heritage site for the public.

According to Partit Momentum, the idea for this proposal was partly inspired by a WhatsApp video, which prompted the party to include it in its manifesto.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both independent outlets reported on Momentum's proposal for Fort Chambray consistently.

## Updates

- **2026-05-17:** Updated with reporting from Newsbook: the proposal is the 260th item in Momentum's electoral manifesto and follows a recent planning tribunal decision.

## Sources (5)

- [TVM News](https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/momentum-proposes-that-parts-of-fort-chambray-be-turned-into-a-national-park/ "Momentum proposes that parts of Fort Chambray be turned into a national park")
- [The Malta Independent](https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2026-05-16/local-news/Momentum-says-Fort-Chambray-should-become-Gozo-s-new-National-Park-6736289779)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/news-politics/momentum-proposes-fort-chambray-as-gozos-new-national-park/)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/momentum-proposes-fort-chambray-national-park/)
- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/momentum-proposes-making-fort-chambray-gozo-new-national-park.1128546)

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