Not the right time for more social housing

I was surprised by Żminijietna's appeal to Mepa that the development in the area known as Għirgħien in Birżebbuġa should include a social housing project. Why should every development in the south of Malta include social housing?

The south of Malta is already saturated with social housing, and lacking in open spaces. Besides, one cannot but mention the industries, including the Freeport and power station, which are also having a negative effect on Birżebbuġa.

This appeal for social housing comes at a time when property value is not on the increase. While this is very good for first-time buyers, I see no point in building more housing.