Plans for Marsaxlokk regeneration project in the pipeline

The government has asked the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) to draw up an Environment and Development Brief for the Marsaxlokk inner harbour area.

According to the Authority, the government has asked MEPA to place particular emphasis on tourism for the regeneration of the area which seek to

compliment, capitalise on and enhance its environmental value.

The site area is covered by three primary policies in the Marsaxlokk local plan, MM07, MM08  and MM14 .

MEPA said it was inviting individuals and organizations to send preliminary submissions related to this objective.

Representations are to be made in writing to the Director of Planning, Inner Harbour Area (Marsaxlokk), Forward Planning Unit, P.O. Box 200, Marsa GPO 01 or on [email protected].

Submissions must be sent to the Authority by not later than 4th October 2013

The Marsaxlokk Local Plan can be viewed on the MEPA's website www.mepa.org.mt.