Environmental Group Launches 'Comino Watch' to Monitor Hotel Project
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In brief
- Moviment Graffitti has launched "Comino Watch" to publicly monitor construction activities on Comino.
- The initiative urges residents and visitors to report any signs of development, tree removal, or heavy machinery.
- This monitoring effort follows regulatory approval for preliminary works on a €170 million hotel development.
Environmental non-governmental organisation Moviment Graffitti has introduced a new public monitoring initiative called "Comino Watch". The programme aims to keep a close eye on any development related to the controversial hotel project on the island.
Through "Comino Watch", Moviment Graffitti is asking members of the public, including residents and visitors, to report any observed construction work. This includes the arrival of heavy machinery, the removal of trees, or any other signs of development on Comino.
The launch of this initiative comes after the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) gave its approval for preliminary works to begin on the site. The proposed development is a substantial €170 million hotel project, which has been a subject of public debate and environmental concern.
The organisation's move highlights ongoing concerns regarding the potential impact of the large-scale development on Comino's natural environment. By involving the public, Moviment Graffitti seeks to ensure transparency and accountability during the initial phases of the project.
The Spin Room
Low media divide. Both Newsbook and Lovin Malta reported on Moviment Graffitti's initiative consistently, focusing on its purpose and the context of the Comino hotel development.