One World
Il-Ghirghien Development Brief
Main points:
• to encourage integrated planning on the undeveloped land within the area known as Il-Ghirghien, in Birzebbuga. The recommended development direction in this document is the provision of a mix of residential, social, community facilities, open spaces and recreational land.
• based on provisions contained in a number of policies in the approved Marsaxlokk Bay Local Plan, in particular, Policy MB 18.
While encouraging a degree of mixed development, the brief also takes into account the provision of public/community-related facilities in this area.
• the various new open spaces/ green areas (dedicated for a range of so-called "active" and "passive" recreational uses), including sports and community facilities, recommended in this brief, are to remain accessible to the public in order to strengthen community identity.
• The protection of historical and cultural features on the area as well as the creation of recreational walkways are also envisaged by this brief.
• Traffic management is also seen as an important component of this brief in view of the recommended setup outlined above. A re-definition of the current street classification system in the area and a series of junction improvements, are required.
Comments on this Development Brief are to be sent to Mepa by October 31 by e-mail on ghirghien@mepa.org.mt or by mail to Mepa, St Francis Ravellin, Floriana, CMR 02.