Caravan sites should replace illegal boathouses

Żminijietna, Voice of the Left, which is an official member of Mepa's nature group of NGOs, has submitted its objection to Mepa against the proposed development of a caravan site at il-Prajjiet in Mellieħa, opposite Popeye Village.

The site is designated a Special Area of Conservation and is protected by the Habitats Directive. It also includes a garigue and agricultural land, apart from being an open space.

We believe that following a public consultation, the government should identify alternative places for a caravan site, such as those which are already occupied illegally, for example by boathouses. In this regard, we absolutely disagree that the government sanctions illegal development, such as that undertaken by boathouse owners in Armier, through behind-the-scenes meetings for electoral purposes. Caravan sites should replace illegal boathouses, as Malta cannot keep losing more open spaces.