MLP slams proposed St John's development

The Labour Party said this afternoon that the proposed extension of the museum of St John’s Co-Cathedral was “insensitive”. Party environment planning spokesman Roderick Galdes, who is also a member of the MEPA board, said the project as proposed would...

The Labour Party said this afternoon that the proposed extension of the museum of St John’s Co-Cathedral was “insensitive”.

Party environment planning spokesman Roderick Galdes, who is also a member of the MEPA board, said the project as proposed would have a major impact on a site of historic importance in what was considered as being a World Heritage Site.

“The extensive excavations as proposed in this project will create a major precedent for a zone supposedly protected by the Structure Plan and MEPA policies. Among the worrying factors are the very stability of St John’s Co-Cathedral as well as underground historic remains.”

Furthermore, the co-cathedral and its surrounding buildings enjoyed Grade 1 protection.

Mr Galdes said the project as proposed reflected a lack of vision for the capital city, which was continuing to lose its unique character.

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