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The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Mepa) is proposing eight policy amendments to the approved 2002 Grand Harbour Local Plan. These draft amendments are being considered following the decision to locate specialized development in and around...
The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Mepa) is proposing eight policy amendments to the approved 2002 Grand Harbour Local Plan. These draft amendments are being considered following the decision to locate specialized development in and around the Ricasoli area.
The eight policies being proposed for amendment are:
GT 03 South Harbour Link Road
GD 04 Upgrading of Existing Industrial Estate
GK 05 Kalkara Transport Strategy
GK 07 Public Transport **
GK 13 Rinella Recreational Area
GK 20 ICT & Media development City
GK 21 ICT & Media development City Building Heights
GK 22 Public Utilities Provision
Brief description
** GK 07 Public Transport
With the location of the ICT and Media development City and Kalkara being a rapidly growing locality, a good integrated public transport system is vital. The latter should not be regarded simply in terms of road transport, but should also embrace the use of ferries.
The convenience of a ferry service will be directly related to the provision of a lift on the Valletta side, or the integration of bus and ferry services to provide good connections with the centre of Valletta - something which this local plan strongly advocates in the policies dealing with the Capital. This should be paralleled in Kalkara with connections to other parts of the Three Cities, to give an integrated service and easy interchange between bus and ferry. Ferry transport from the ICT and Media development City to Valletta, Sliema and St Julians should provide a rapid connection between these nodes.
The authority is currently carrying out a six-week public consultation exercise. Should you wish to view any of the local plans you may visit our website on www.mepa.org.mt.