151-Room Hotel Proposed for Gżira, Mayor Expresses Concern
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In brief
- Plans have been submitted to the Planning Authority for a 151-room hotel in Gżira.
- The proposed hotel would be located at the site of the GasanMamo insurance building.
- Gżira's mayor has voiced concerns, stating the town is becoming like "Sliema 2" due to such developments.
A proposal has been submitted to the Planning Authority for the development of a 151-room hotel in Gżira. The plans indicate the hotel would feature 322 beds and would be built on the site currently occupied by the GasanMamo insurance building.
The landmark round building is situated on the corner of Msida Road and Enrico Mizzi Street, directly opposite the long-abandoned Empire Stadium.
The proposed development has drawn criticism from Gżira's mayor, who expressed concerns about the increasing number of such projects in the area. The mayor stated that the town is at risk of becoming "Sliema 2," suggesting a loss of its original character due to overdevelopment.
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