Qawra coast development brief - public consultation

The Government of Malta intends to develop the coastal stretch of land between the New Dolmen Hotel and the area surrounding Qawra Tower (Fra Ben) at Qawra in conjunction with the private sector. The government believes that the Bugibba area lacks a mix and variety of leisure facilities and that this area would benefit from a family oriented leisure attraction like a marine aquarium.

Moreover, rehabilitation of the area is also appropriate since dumped building material on the coastal stretch alongside the Qawra Tower portrays a derelict atmosphere, especially in view of the various historical and natural resources forming part of the coastal foreshore.

Public sector authorities have in past years received various enquiries from potential developers to set up an aquarium attraction on the islands. The government believes that this is the best site for the provision of such a facility, also in view of the fact that Qawra Point is designated as a marine conservation area in the Structure Plan.

Details of the development brief can be found on www.mepa.org.mt