Mepa's no to bastion lift but yes to stilted parliament

I read with interest an article about the lift proposed from the Customs House area. This would be vital if we were to have ferry services once again.

I remember how used it was in my time as a worker with the Admiralty when we used to cross over from Senglea to Valletta.

It is said Mepa could not accept any drawings submitted because they clash with the Valletta bastions.

Does Parliament House on stilts in baroque Valletta not clash with the Cavaliers (St James and St John) or is Renzo Piano so lucky to have his plans accepted wherever he goes?