Il-Ghirghien development brief

The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has issued for public consultation a development brief for the area known as Il-Ghirghien, in Birzebbuga, as required by the Development Planning Act (1992), in order to encourage integrated planning of future development in the area.

The brief is generally based on provisions contained in a number of policies in the Marsaxlokk Bay Local Plan (approved in 1995) and, in particular, policy MB 18 and MB22.

The recommended development direction is residential, social and community facilities, open spaces and recreational land.

Copies of the development brief can be viewed or bought from the Mepa offices in Floriana, the Birzebbuga local council or through www.mepa.org.mt.

Comments and suggestions which can be considered in the development brief for this area can be sent to: Malta Environment and Planning Authority, Director of Planning, Il-Ghirghien Development Brief, St Francis Ravellin, Floriana CMR 02, or by e-mail to ghirghien@mepa.org.mt by not later than October 31.