Mepa says Ramla Bay stones issue will be resolved shortly

The Environment Protection Directorate within the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) said today that it received no application from Xaghra Local Council or anyone else for the removal of large quantities of stones from Ramla Bay in...

The Environment Protection Directorate within the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) said today that it received no application from Xaghra Local Council or anyone else for the removal of large quantities of stones from Ramla Bay in Gozo.

The council complained over the stones in a statement issued a few days ago. It accused the Authority of dragging its feet to issue a permit for the stones to be cleared.

Mepa also questioned why it was being dragged into this issue, when, it said, the Local Council was aware that the site was managed by an NGO.

"One of the purposes of having an appointed Site Manager, such as GAIA Foundation, is so that issues concerning the management of sensitive sites, such as Ramla Bay, are addressed in a simpler and more efficient manner.

"The Authority will ensure that the Site Manager will resolve this issue within the coming days," Mepa said.

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