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Trees reportedly destroyed at Villa Rosa
Three large trees were destroyed at Villa Rosa over the last few days, reports say.
27 August 2013, 12:00am
Staff Reporter
Staff Reporter
1 min read
Three large trees in the protected Villa Rosa gardens in St Julian's have been destroyed over the last couple of days, reports say.
Sources told MaltaToday that the trees were burnt and reported have been lodged. However, the cause of the trees' destruction is yet to be established.
The gardens form part of the Villa Rosa which has been earmarked for redevelopment, which includes the removal of the existing three-metre boundary wall enclosing the present resort and the pedestrianisation of the area in front of the existing beach.
A Project Development Statement presented by the developers to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority claims that the aim of the project is "to ensure that the proposed development will be an extension of the existing beach, where people can come to relax on the beach, shop within the proposed shopping complex and dine within the proposed restaurants located centrally within the undeveloped open area".
The developers claim that the demolition of the wall will free 7,200 square metres of public open space, which will automatically result in the extension of the only sandy beach within the Sliema and St Julian's area.
But the project will also include the creation of 7,400 square metres of commercial space, the construction of a cluster of 15 bungalows along the valley and more intense development in the area adjacent to Bay Street, which will touch the existing lower gardens.
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As usual, we continue to replace the little urban landscaping we have left with vile concrete so that people can put money in their pockets. This is a truly shameful island full of shameful people!!! Totally disgusting...!
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If this is confirmed, I consider this is truly a criminal and contemptuous act carried out by greedy villains. Hope the matter is thoroughly investigated by the police and noted by MEPA officials
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If this is confirmed, I consider this is truly a criminal and contemptuous act carried out by greedy villains. Hope the matter is thoroughly investigated by the police and noted by MEPA officials
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I think we are going to see not only the demolition of the wall,but even all the beautiful trees.
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Is anybody responsible?as usual nobody is responsible in this sacred island.
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......."The developers claim that the demolition of the wall will free 7,200 square metres of public open space,"......paving the way to a future private beach. Just wait and see! (Portomaso 2?)
