Political Parties Raise Concerns Over Marsaskala Overdevelopment
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In brief
- ADPD – The Green Party stated that Malta's localities are being treated as financial assets, citing the former Jerma Palace site in Marsaskala.
- Momentum backed the Marsaxlokk local council's opposition to Labour Party manifesto proposals concerning the area.
- NET News reported that an authority vehicle was used to remove banners of Marsaxlokk residents protesting Robert Abela's actions.
Concerns about overdevelopment and its impact on Maltese localities have been raised by several political parties, with particular focus on the Marsaskala area and the former Jerma Palace site.
ADPD – The Green Party held a press conference near St Thomas Tower, stating that Malta's localities are increasingly seen as financial assets rather than places for people to live. They highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding the former Jerma Palace site in Marsaskala as a prime example of this trend.
Separately, Momentum announced its support for the Marsaxlokk local council's opposition to certain proposals outlined in the Labour Party's manifesto. The party indicated that if elected, it would push for legal amendments designed to protect communities from overdevelopment.
NET News reported on a related incident, stating that an authority vehicle was used to remove banners put up by Marsaxlokk residents. These residents were reportedly upset by actions attributed to Robert Abela, suggesting ongoing local opposition to development plans in the area.
ADPD – The Green Party has again highlighted its concerns regarding the overdevelopment of coastal areas, stating that Marsaskala serves as a warning sign of communities being treated as financial assets rather than homes. This reiterates points previously raised by the party.
Separately, Newsbook reported that officials from a government agency were seen removing a protest banner in Marsaxlokk. The banner, which advocated for a garden, had been put up by a local heritage group.
The removal of the banner reportedly sparked anger among the group, who were protesting against certain developments in the area.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. Newsbook provided additional coverage confirming previously reported concerns by ADPD regarding Marsaskala and the incident involving the removal of a protest banner in Marsaxlokk.
Updates
- : Newsbook has also reported on ADPD's concerns regarding Marsaskala overdevelopment and the removal of protest banners in Marsaxlokk by a government agency.