Coalition demands other studies on Għadira Road

Louis J Galea

Apr 13th 2009, 14:04

Ghadira is our largest and one of the most beautiful bays we have. Over the years it has entertained millions of visitors both local and foreigners. I've stayed at Mellieha for the past 18 summers and each new summer this place deteriorates than the previous one. It's about time we do something about it and stop the bikkering between ourselves for our own benefit!
We could turn this bay into a paradise for us and for our tourist industry. Here are some suggestions 1) Seriously remove present road (which is built on 30 to 40 feet of sand)
2) Enlarge the beach by simply pumping sand further to the sea (should'nt be that difficult since of the shallow feature which extends further out) 3) having more sand space one can accomodate sport spaces such as enclosed 7 aside football pitches, badminton mini courts, volleyball, install gym equipment for muscle showoffs etc - these could be hired for a fee if one feels like having some fun 4) Plant loads of palm trees and other adpatable shrubs so as not to keep losing precious sands from getting blown away 5) have a good carpark service built nearby.

r ferriggi

Apr 13th 2009, 12:52

the ghadira road needs to be reviewed. to leave it as it is is not an option, for many reasons:

it is too close to the beach- dangerous, pollution
it is hampering the beach- traffic jams, traffic build up
there is no adequate parking
it is a shambles and the road has disintegrated
the road is twisty and dangerous
the beach can be widened

we need to keep in mind that this is the MAIN ROAD TO CIRKEWWA, MARFA, ARMIER AND ALL OF GOZO.

i think that Austin Gatts option needs to be studied better and tweaked to be of minimal disturbance to environment.

but surely,,,,, the road as it is IS NOT AN OPTION!!