€200m sports and leisure village to be built at White Rocks

JOSEPH ABELA

Jun 19th 2010, 18:07

How do you realize that a very good offer is in fact a scam. A wise man once told me "If its too good to be true then the probability is that it is not true" I sincerely hope that this does not apply to this project. Unfortunately in the past we had Chambrai, now Smartcity is turning into a white elephant. What's next Dr. Gonzi ?

Charles Galea

Jun 12th 2010, 15:39

i personally liked the project alot has to be discussed yet and i will take the oportunity to advice a motorsport facility around this butifull complex, Motorsport is the biggest sport after our loosing football and yet we have wrights just like any other sport dicipline in the world, Maltese Motorsport is the most successfull sports in in Europe were we allways bring the honers with us.

WE Need a Motorsport facility ........................PLEASE

D. Buttigieg

Jun 12th 2010, 02:14

Another Sports Complex, yet again nothing for Motor sports !! All sports disciplines that have been named have facilities of their own yet again our government would rather invest in something we already have and do not actually need then in a racing track! Do you know how much talent for Motor sports Malta has ? Do people know that everytime Maltese drivers raced out of our islands they always brought home victory ? Why do they keep ignoring us ?

peter fenech

Jun 11th 2010, 22:55

how many millions have been paid in commissions this time? is it 4million as in the BWSC case or err... 14 million? how transparent is this deal? i smell money and corruption!! but we got used ti it so at least no surprises this time

R. Galea

Jun 11th 2010, 20:24

Let me get this straight. As a taxpayer, I am paying for the financial recovery of Greece and at the same time UK investors are putting 200 million euros of their money into a sports village in this country, my country. What better certificate could there be that this government is on the right track?

Jane Bartolo

Jun 11th 2010, 20:08

A rugby pitch, House of sports, four-star hotel, the best BMX track in Europe, a family park, retail area ... errr, what are people complaining about?

S.Bezzina

Jun 11th 2010, 19:58

I'm proud to live in a country where in the middle of an international recession we succeed in attracting a project of this magnitude.

Marion Cassar

Jun 11th 2010, 19:49

White rocks has seen has seen a lot of white elephants come and go over the last two decades. For the first time we have a project on the table which is not only realistic but is not just pure land speculation as the others were. Malta will get the best and the largest sports village in southern Europe and it will all be made financially viable by foreign investors.

Peter Vella

Jun 11th 2010, 19:46

Life is what you make it. And White Rocks Sports and Leisure Village will make life for us sports enthusiasts. I do not care about politics and I do not care who is in government. All I care about is sports and I cannot wait for this project to get underway.

Roger Parnis

Jun 11th 2010, 19:37

What is wrong with you guys? This is a project with a foreign direct investment of 200 million euros and will create 800 new full time jobs. Where in Europe is something like this happening? Get real guys!

Lara Tanti Gregoraci

Jun 11th 2010, 19:33

Is it possible to us Maltese to look at the national interest for once. Forget politics, forget elections forget government and opposition. Most of all forget partisanship. White Rocks Sports and Leisure Village is what we have all been waiting for. Let us all think like Maltese citizens and be proud that we are going to have one of the best sports centres in Europe.

Mario Camilleri

Jun 11th 2010, 18:41

I wonder who is going to use this complex??? the cottonera complex comes to mind!! not to mention a 4 star hotel and a 300 residential complex. and from where these 200 million coming from??? i have an idea.....from our taxes for sure.

Mike Magri

Jun 11th 2010, 13:12

I JUST Hope that this project, as many others before it, does NOT turn the `Whie Rocks`, into a BRILLIANT `WHITE ELEPHANT` too,....!!!! Because i simply cannot immagine how many are those, (..Sports Associations, Clubs and Individuals alike..), that can afford to pay to use such facilities or buying such property...!!!

C.camilleri

Jun 11th 2010, 12:53

k.Farrugia.

You got it all wrong. The more projects the better. No we do not make bad publicity to new projects like the PN did when Air Malta began operating, inciting people not to make use of the airlines because it was made of Ghasafar tac-comb and its aircraft can hardly make it to sicily.
No we will not go to Germany distributing the infamous Malta is Burning File to foreigners and complaining that German factories based in Malta are taking to long to leave these islands.

Just answer the simple question why was the power station contract worth over 200 million euros signed behind closed doors and away from the flash lights?

Jesmond Abela

Jun 11th 2010, 12:16

Nies bhal Deo Catania jew xi Dusty jimmeraviljawni........ tkomplux turu li qedin tinharqu bil gid u l-progress.Vera ma tifilhux taraw aktar progetti. Xi trid tghid biha Sur Catania li ktibt, biex lewwel inlestu Smart City ? Igifieri ghalik iridu indum xi 4 snin ohra nistennew biex inkomplu bil progress jew ikollna progett gdied. Il tahsbuha ta progressivi sirtu inthom tal lejber , vera impressjonanti l-affari. Paroli BISS!!!! Halluna nghixu tridu. Ahna mhux fabbriki tal kappar naghmlu sihbi . U bil haqq Sur Dusty , ahna imdejjqin??? LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL , inti x'int mela? ilek tistenna 23 sena forsi ikollok il partit tieghek fil gvern. Bil Haqq il gied ghal pajjiz tarah bhala Karrotta inti? Mela hsibtna qedin taht il lejber indahlu 8000 ruh mal gvern gima qabel lelezzjoni ta 1987. Dik xkienet mela ?

N Borg

Jun 11th 2010, 11:53

It's true, many sports have been excluded from the plans.. but.. you can't really have them all. However, I wonder if we really need any more soccer fields and multi purpose pavilions. Some of the ones we currently have are not well utilised (for ex. Cottonera and University).

I have noticed the development is larger than footprint currently occupied by the White Rocks complex. Why is this? Do we really need to have such a large complex?

Now that private investors are forking out the cash themselves, the government should make plans to improve the sport culture in Malta. This will tackle a huge array of problems and have many benefits including: less obesity, less heart disease, enhanced lifestyle, an increase in high level athletes. The list is endless, but not enough is being done to promote sport. Unfortunately, the academic system has a large part in this, it is focused on exams rather than extra curricular activities. Additionally, parents are also to blame, being more focused sending children to private lessons, rather than sports.

Salvu Abela

Jun 11th 2010, 08:28

Fil-partit Nazjonalista huwa fatt maghruf li Austin Gatt Jibrilla fi progetti Ta certu kobor u espert ukoll fi tfassil Ta riformi kbar u essenzjali ghal pajjiz. Issa bit-thabbir Ta dan il-progett jidher li ghandna baby Austin fil-kabinett. DEMM GDID, DEMM ZGHAZUGH. CLYDE PULI. Proset u keep it up.

Anthony Pace Gouder

Jun 11th 2010, 02:59

Ricerca zghaira permezz ta' l-INTERNET, fuq il-kumpanniji, li huma indikati li se jmexxu il-White Rocks Holding Company Ltd (WRHCL) wiehed malajr isib li Cushmann & Wakefield ,per ezempju ,huma meqjusa b'hala l-akbar Real Estate Agency fid-Dinja ! PMP Genesis huma fil-fatt zewg ghaqdiet u ffurmaw Kumpannija ta' kosultants recentement . Hawn nistaqsi DAWN minn avvicinhom u ghaqqadhom FLIMKIEN fil-WRHCL .Ghandhom xi-agenti Maltin jirraprezzentawhom ? HAREG XI-TENDER FUQ DAN IS-SIT ? L-Art se tinghata b'xejn jew b'xi-kera simbolika u ghall kemm zmien ?

Dr.Gonzi qal li ghad irridu jkomplu jinnegozjaw u jiddiskutu ! Ahjar jerga jahsibha sew . Minn hemm imdahhal ghall-Malta ma QAL XEJN . Il-partnership da parti tal-gvern jidher li tikkonsisti biss fl-ghotja tas-SIT.

Tabillhaqq DAN IL-PARTIT ma jisthoqqlux aktar l'isem NAZZJONALISTA ! Malta qieghda tispicca f-idejn Kumpanniji , Consultants , Periti , Agenzijji u NEGOZZJANTI BARRANIN ta' kull tip , grazzi ghall Dr. Gonzi u "bella kumpannija". Basta li DEJJEM ikunu l-aqwa tad-DINJA (Renzo Piano!) Fejn hu Mr.Farrugia tal-GRTU ?

Possibbli li dan il-Gvern, f''l-2010 ,sikwiet nisimghawh jiftahar b'l-unika rizorsa Maltija ,dik UMANA , mhux Kapaci JAGHMEL PROGETT b'daqstant PERITI , INGINIERA ,ESPERTI u NIES IMHARGIN li ghandna..... HUTNA ! Jew inqtajtu kompletament ?

ISTHI JEKK TAF !

Anthony Pace Gouder

Jun 10th 2010, 21:47

Have already commented months ago , AGAINST the Government's plans to build 3 or 4 Multi Purpose SPORT PAVILIONS , like the one in Cottonera , which I PRESUME is hardly used , in SELECTED STRATEGIC Areas . Then I had suggested that IT WOULD BE WISER to UPGRADE the existing facilities at Marsa ,especially the OLD ATLETHICS Stadium that should be Malta's Olympic Stadium with COMPLETE STANDS all round presenting a Monumental Facade. This could also be the Venue for Football matches !

The flatness of the Marsa AREA is ideal for SPORT(as the British wisely noted) and there are already Rugby ,Football and Polo fields, besides a number of other sport inc.the Race Track , Golf Corse , ETC . This should become Malta's LEGITIMATE Sport Centre .

Whats behind chosing this site? THROWING IN a 200 room hotel ?????? and 300 Residential Units ?????, Commercial Facilities ???? is verging on the EXTRAVAGANT !

PURE EXAGGERATION !

There are already THREE ( Luxol, Pembroke Atleta and Melita) FULL-SIZE FOOTBALL FIELDS each with 5 a-side pitches in this PARTICULAR area . A number of Major Hotels ( average 400 rooms each) just DOWN-THE-ROAD . Commercial Centers abound TOO !

James Wightman

Jun 10th 2010, 21:40

Hold on canoeist, cycling and motorsport freinds, all is not lost. This is a private consortia putting together a value added (money making) project right?

OK so they've missed the boat (excuse the pun) on the water sports side of things BUT as the government isn't spending the wonga (cash) themselves they've still got lots of l-u-v-e-r-l-y wonga to spend on a flat water regatta course (actually it about time Malta had a national watersports centre for the sailing, rowing (olympic not regatta) and canoe sport disciplines -funny thing that, surrounded by sea and no NWC????), a nice wooden floor indoor velodrome and yes a proper F1 motor-racing course.

Viola problem solved

p.s now motorsports people don't forget it was a nice canoeist/cyclist and a green-meanie who got you your new facilities thanks to the excess cash I've identified - whenever they get round to building it that is - probably about the same time I get my consultancy fee......

C.camilleri

Jun 10th 2010, 20:01

How come that this project was announced by the Prime Minister in front of the media and a much more important project for Malta, that of the extension of the power station,the contract was signed behind closed doors?

Gerard Cassar

Jun 10th 2010, 19:33

Another" Kastel in Aria" that will join the list mentioned by Mr. Spiteri Is the P.N. government offering the space free of charge or is there or will there be a ground rent of a few millions particularly if the government has only offered the space.
If it will be a paying enterprise it is doomed to failure it will only be used by those lodging in the hotel.Most probably it is intended for them as well as for the lodgers of the 300 residential units if ever it materialises. Gonzipn. need some encouragement to counter the scandals and other flops. Any floating straw will do.

Michael Mercieca

Jun 10th 2010, 18:59

Stop being negative and admit that this government is getting things done. This project is going to create 800 jobs and transform a derilict looking place into something decent. I honestly cannot see what people can find wrong with that. Thank you PN. We trust you, we believe in you and most importantly we feel safe with you in charge!

E. Vassallo

Jun 10th 2010, 18:16

L uniku kumment kosstruttiv ghamlu r.ferriggi. Il-bqija kulhadd iqis qiesu u ma jarax il-potenzjal li jista jiggenera dan il-kumpless

dvella

Jun 10th 2010, 15:17

Valletta project, Salina, White Rocks etc, What else? The rest of the world can't manage financially while we are refurbishing the island allover! What about the tennis courts? Surely Wimbledon will be something of the past! HaaaaaaHA.

Muscat pat

Jun 10th 2010, 14:48

We have just lent 80 million euros to the Greece, with an other 300 million euros in the offing. In the meantime,according to a Parliamentary question not even 1 (one) euro was paid from the Delimara Staion built 20 years ago...its still not paid; moreover, we have a structural defict problem and 5 billion euro in debts so the question crops up: where is the money coming from? After all the Government opted for a heavy fuel Power Station because of the current financial problems and again energy and water are too expensive to be subsedized+ the 250 million euros to be spent on the heavy fuel powere station and the electric cable to Sicily. Can someone please explain?

A.Camilleri

Jun 10th 2010, 14:00

what great news. see the good out of it not the bad! what pessimistik ppl. umbad ax ma jamlu xejn teqirdu ukoll..... looking forward to changes !!

JG Farrugia

Jun 10th 2010, 13:27

Diversifying at last... well done!

c.camilleri

Jun 10th 2010, 13:13

I tend to agree with Borg Costanzi. The White rocks is located just off the coast and clearly something could be done which would close off at least a piece of water which would be 1km long and 150m wide. This would be a unique regatta course in the world. You'd be surprised how many international kayak teams would be willing to come and practise this sport during the winter months in malta when the average temperature would be around 15 degrees!!

Nicki Borg Costanzi

Jun 10th 2010, 13:04

A great initiative however I can't help but notice that once again flatwater canoeing has not been taken into consideration. Although surrounded by sea, what is really required to practice this sport is flatwater. We have numerous local athletes who continuously train abroad just to practice the sport properly. As past results have shown, the sport has a lot of potential here- an example is last years Med. Games. We even had an Olympian train here but had to return home as he injured himself trying to balance!! Malta has a lot of potential as an international training ground so lets do something about it!

Joss Galea

Jun 10th 2010, 12:46

IMMA KIF AHNA IL_MALTIN QATT MA NIKKUNTENTAW B'XEJN!!! VERA NIES MFISDIN!!!

mario camilleri

Jun 10th 2010, 12:39

meta nara nemmen bhal st thumas sry Dr gonzi imma xbajt nisma bholm sabih ,nispera li jitlesta qabel nixjih jew immut ghax inkella ma ingawdihx :) thanks for keep me dreaming.

Joseph Cauchi

Jun 10th 2010, 12:38

One must be mad, as not to be pleased to hear of such a project!

Only the Doom & Gloom Brigade (D&GB), which from the comments below consists of quite a good number, are the ones that are contrary to such project. But, what do you expect?

This project which lies in Malta’s Golden Mile will undoubtedly enhance the area; and the surrounding Bahar ic-Caghaq and Maghtab will at least get some dignity back after these long tortuous years suffered because of the Maghtab mount!

While the Government is at it;
1) Why doesn’t it continue to enhance the area by ameliorating the current existing facilities for the equestrian fraternity that abounds so well in this area?
2) Give a much needed face-lift to the Maghtab village?
3) Get rid of those heinous and monstrous cow-sheds that are marring the beauty of the Maghtab valley? and
4) Remove all cow/pig farms and re-locate them in a centralised zone – such area has already been earmarked - as far away as much as possible from any residential units?

Remember, this is Malta’s “GOLDEN MILE”!

So, keep it that way.

JC.

Francesca Schembri

Jun 10th 2010, 12:32

Regarding the BMX Track,
I don't agree that it should be demolished as a lot of work has been put into the track by young dedicated Bmx riders. To most of the riders, demolishing the track is like taking a piece of life and history away from them. It's not right that when Maltese people have to ruin the fun when they see that young adults such as myself are enjoying ourselves! Who needs a big football pitch when we have so many around? relocating it is not the answer.

Duncan Cassar

Jun 10th 2010, 12:14

O Gauci, Jekk ghailk dak li hemm il Cottonera huwa sports complex, skuzani mela ma tantx tifhem fl'isports. Please note li Marsascala anqas bicca ground tal football 5-a-side ma ghandna. U liktar post li jitwieldu tfal Wied il Ghajn..... U ahna inhallsu taxxa daqs il kumplament tal Maltin.

J.Tonna

Jun 10th 2010, 11:46

The majority of the comments down here are nothing but SHEER ENVY at what 'par idejn sodi' can do, even in this precarious (world) situation.

M. Lindner

Jun 10th 2010, 11:34

Yet again no Ice Rink? How about a facility for Ice Hockey, Speed and Figure Skating and Curling?

Fernand Farrugia

Jun 10th 2010, 11:31

hope that there's going to be something for the motorsport scene

pGrima

Jun 10th 2010, 11:29

Maltese gem gem at its very best. It has become quite obvious to me that this site is infested by labour supporters(elves) orchestrated to impart gloom and doom at every turn. I sometimes wonder if they actually read the articles before spreading their venom with such zeal all over the comment section. The Poll itself has become a joke. It is good that the great majority are not effected by such negativism and continue to make a valid contribution towards the strengthening of this minute country's economy. No matter, my compliments go timesofmalta.com for providing an excellent service in real time.

Kenneth Aquilina

Jun 10th 2010, 11:21

Well done for the great idea and initiative, but please please, include something for MOTORSPORT, local motorsport is growing really fast in Malta, take a look at the achievements our locals have done both in Malta and abroad, hillclimbs, drag racing, 4x4, karting, and all others. This has now become a desperate plea by us motorsport fans, think about all the money that we spend on our cars, bikes etc, it will surely lead to better results and revenue.

l fenech

Jun 10th 2010, 11:19

SFORZA GONZI.

ASpiteri

Jun 10th 2010, 11:09

“A multi-ownership complex including a minimum 200-room 4-Star Hotel and a maximum of 300 residential accommodation units + retail area”...identical to the size of monstrous projects such pendergardens or midi, a retail area the size of baystreet and yet they aren’t even featured in the visual presentation!

May i ask where they intend to put all of that construction?!

This project has nothing to do with sports!

Those behind the project have only and indeed intelligently used the sports theme in order to secure the deal from the government and now it's the turn of the government to use the sports theme to sell it to the public!

If we really want to develop sports, then why not upgrade present facilities such as Marsa sports grounds instead of destroying such beautiful sight as white rocks? Sports cannot be developed with more facilities, but only with a concise program developed in schools and sports nurseries.

White Rocks should only be cleaned up from the present abandoned structures to make way for a large national park all people could enjoy freely; even the budget of local council would be enough!

Emanuel Said

Jun 10th 2010, 10:41

Where's the Pool? Or there is no Pool? What, no Pool? Is that it?

A. Spiteri

Jun 10th 2010, 10:40

GonziPN promises regarding White Rocks Projects these last 15 years:
(1) February 1995 project: 13.9 million euros 4 star hotel investment ammounting to 13.9 euros.
(2) January 1999 project: 37.2 million euros 1000 room hotel investment.
(3) October 2003 project: 58.2 million euros complex to be finished during 2007.
(5) Summer 2004 project: Enters Lawrence Gonzi who declares that a meeting was in line to reach final decision about White Rocks.
(6) June 2010 project: 6 years later Lawrence Gonzi again proclaims a 200 million euros sport and leisure village to be built at White Rocks. This time no details including what completion date were announced.
Credibility figures nowhere in with GonziPN. All Gonzi PN gonzos, try to please note (and maybe learn).

vICTOR RODENAS

Jun 10th 2010, 10:23

If we want some kind of race track to be built in malta,the first thing is to get the importers of cars involved in the idea.If they agree that we should have a race track,that would be the first step.Then the mother companies abroad will have to be involved too,that will get the ball rolling,or rather the wheels spinning.......The govt. will give us the space where to build the track and hopefully one of the greatest sporting event,which is followed by a lot of people will also be practised in Malta,as it shoud be and not in the streets......WELL DONE FOR THE WHITE ROCKS PROJECT.

Muscat pat

Jun 10th 2010, 10:17

This is the fourth time this White Rocks project has been trumpeted. Hopefully it would not be a White Elephant...... again!

Anthony Pace Gouder

Jun 10th 2010, 10:03

REGA SAR KOLLOX BAXX BAXX ? B'HAL PROGETT TA BIEB IL-BELT!!!!!

A hastily convened meeting ! kunsultazzjoni ???? dak djalogu . DAWN X'AFFARJIET HUMA SUR GONZI .

r ferriggi

Jun 10th 2010, 09:49

this comment may seem amateurish but it is coming from a person who has always lived by the coast, overlooking the sea towards the north and sicily.

the designers of the project hav to keep in mind that wind days in malta and especially the north/north-west, east and north east are very sotrng in malta.

if this is not taken into consideration, it is a big mistake.

natural and or artificial wind breaking has to be utilised.

if this is not done,,, most days during the year will be off limits for most sports.

guaranteed.

ant. pace

Jun 10th 2010, 09:47

Nice project , that is if it materialises. But this White Rocks place has been spinning around now for almost a generation. Even the number of jobs is a little exagerated. Remember the Vittoriosa Waterfront? It should have employed about 600 workers. I doubt it there are half of that number. Someone remembers the Pace Grasso ( ex Schreiber stadium ) project in Paola years ago ? Will someone from the PM s office tell us what happened to it. Is it still in the pipeline? Pace Grasso is realy an eyesore and something has to be done about it. What is the Paola Council doing about it?

Charles Micallef

Jun 10th 2010, 09:41

Long awaited, but will be an excellent project, if and when it comes into fruition.....!

J. Mamo

Jun 10th 2010, 09:41

Just a Small Note: Istanbul Park - A Formula One Standard Circuit built in 2005 cost €80 Million. This is going to cost €120 Million more.

This could be used by the various motoring events carried out in Malta. An just a small note, and you can find this on the internet, the revenue generate every F1 race weekend sums up to literally Millions.

I am not saying that a sports village is a wrong idea, don't get me wrong. But we already have sports complexes already. In Malta, we do not have even one racetrack and a race track generates more revenues and contributes more to the economy than this sports complex. And Costs less!!!! Even less than half!

M.Camilleri

Jun 10th 2010, 09:41

Well done regarding this project. This would eventually be a good attraction for tourists and for the Maltese alike.

J. Mamo

Jun 10th 2010, 09:31

We URGENTLY NEED a Race Track not another Sports Complex

Joe Mangion

Jun 10th 2010, 09:20

Such projects make sense when a sound infrastructure, particularly roads, is well in place. It would have been more intelligent had we embarked on spending all this money on the construction of modern roads which would make it easier for people to reach their place of work and for the transportation of goods from one part of the island to the other. The enormous traffic jams that we have on our roads is having a very bad effect on our daily lives and on business activity. Not to mention the bad impact on the environment as a whole. As an example, it takes three quarters of an hour or more to reach Valletta from Fgura. A trip to Mater Dei is becoming a nightmare. These are the real needs of the people. What we are proposing here sounds nice but it's not what our priorities demand. We need productive jobs now. I ask, what is the government doing to assist Maltese exporters of manfactured goods and services? This is where we should be investing our money and not in projects which could wait as we are already served with sports infrastructure that served us well when organising international events.

John Micallef

Jun 10th 2010, 09:02

Pahahaj 800 job! u ejja, tahsbu li ic-cittadin Malti daqshekk bahnan li ghadu jibla mzazen bhal dawn??

Ma tarawx, ahjar taraw kif ha tlestu Smart City u timluha, ghax nahseb li il- kbir ghadu gej!

B'din ir- rata u b'dawn il- progetti Dubai ha jhossuhom inferjuri ma Malta!

Nota: Li nhallas ghand il- privat ok, imma li gibtuna li progett li ghamel il- Marsa il Gvern bit taxxi tieghi issa gibtuh irridu nhallsu biex nuzawh, imiskom tisthu.

Aparti li l-aroganza tal persuna li qed ikun tiehu hsieb, pjutost tkompli tnaffar in nies milli juzawh! Dak imskom taraw sur Puli!!! Ghax biex tigi tipoza ma uliedna fuq it TV kont tajjeb u haga bhal din bi flus publicci rnexielek igiba privata!

Ludwig Flask

Jun 10th 2010, 08:58

"...€200 million sports and leisure village..." and yet no velodrome!

Anton Farrugia

Jun 10th 2010, 08:55

What about people that are passionate about motor sport Dr Gonzi?

If our votes are not wanted, just tell us. I'm sure I can find someone else to give it to.

Malcolm Cutajar

Jun 10th 2010, 08:55

and as usual we citizens of the Maltese islands living in the southern part of the island have to go up to the northern part of the island or middle hehe....u iwa only a 20 min. or so drive mhux f'Malta m'hawnx daqshekk boghod ghal imkien hux hekk....
The fact remains that when it comes to powerstation, freeport, the gas plant and I can't remember what else the south is ok, but when it comes to other things we do not exist.
Birzebbuga is STILL the only village in Malta were we do not have a SIMPLE Football pitch or some any other sport emnity. Always bla bla bla & promises to clubs but nothing ever happened

Anthony Baldacchino

Jun 10th 2010, 08:48

Mhux biex immaqdar jew xi haga, imma tafu li fuq il-progett tal-White Rocks din hija ir-4 darba li tkellem qal li se jghamel progett hemmhekk. Tafu? J`alla jsir ovja, imma kunu afu li din il-press conference saret biex tnessi tikka min fuq ilsien in-nies li il-kummiedja tal-Ministru Cristina....

Justin Mifsud

Jun 10th 2010, 08:40

u ergajna bla motorsports track! nice one.... wiehed mil isports li Malta tmur tajjeb fih...

R. Caruana

Jun 10th 2010, 08:39

Truly a new way of doing politics... action not words.

Pity the PL has nothing but words, not a single plan for investment in the Island's future.

Prosit Mr Puli, and all involved. This will bring to the Malta a big leap forward in sports facilities.

And for the couple of moaners re a motor racing track (or rather the lack of it), here's from a car racing enthusiast to you: such a facility will gobble up acreas of land that we cannot afford for a couple of races a year. Can't you imagine the 'greens' coming out with all guns firing against such a project; they even objected to another golf course, anywhere, even though golf courses are considered environmentally friendly. We have the Valletta Grand Prix, let's build on that.

Dylan Lentini

Jun 10th 2010, 08:37

This is very good news! Thumbs up for sports!

Raymond Anthony Scicluna

Jun 10th 2010, 08:33

I cannot but reply to some pathetic people whose main priorities in their life are belittling and demeaning others efforts, wishing bad lucks and complaining about everything. Some people never change, they still want to be taken for a ride by some political newcomers who will and can never be credible. People who were eurosceptic and then all of a sudden became eurocrats thanks to a 6 digit remuneration from brussels and again calling nuts who enter politics and then in few weeks he is running a party!! OMG!!The truth is one:the much awaiting future-to-be prime minister has to dream of other projects but with this kind of pace, i very doubt it......Smart City, Valletta Regeneration Project, Vittoriosa Marina, Mgarr Marina, the White rocks sports and leisure and many many others......Some people mention Crafts village, why dont you mention Adventure park which is a stones' throw away!!

Matthew Muscat

Jun 10th 2010, 08:26

Well done for this idea! But when is Mr.Puli is going to achieve something for MOTORSPORT?

Loads of good achievements in foreign countries by the Maltese in the sector of MOTORSPORT, and when is he going to take this serious? The usual sports, football football and football...ohh yes, tennis, rugby and bmx.

Please we really need something for the motorsport sector!

Anthony Borg

Jun 10th 2010, 08:12

I don't blame the commentators here for lamenting broken promises and empty assertions: the political divide is sprawled with such.
However I think that at least the present administration deserves a pat on the back for holding building speculators and contractors back. By the political pressures the latter exerts, this area could easily have become "another mega hotel or villa village".
Hope the project takes off as planned: well done.
Anthony Borg - H'Attard

Andrew Wilson

Jun 10th 2010, 08:09

Sad to see that once again sailing is left out of the equation. Despite Malta having achieved many prestigious results in sailing, and the possible niche market tourism that could be harnessed with our idillic sea and climatic conditions this sport does not recieve any backing. The sport lost out during the Malta 1993 Small Nations Games, when unlike other sports no facilities or equipment were forthcoming, and has never recovered since. To stress my point the Malta Sailing Federation does not even have premises

K Tabone

Jun 10th 2010, 08:09

I am sure now that Joseph Muscat will say hawn xamma ta korruzjoni.....

Dak biss fadal xi jghidt...XEJN GDID

victor caruana

Jun 10th 2010, 08:00

What foreign investor. Have tenders been issued, adjudicated and awarded without anyone noticing.

This is the 3rd or 4th version of development of white rocks these last 8/10 years. Part of the explosion of ideas. Sort of gas explosion.

Peter Korsten

Jun 10th 2010, 07:35

"This project, he said, was being realized because Malta had managed to ride out the international economic storm, to the extent that foreign investors had confidence in the country."

That's a rather optimistic assessment, because the crisis is far from over. (And there's the little details of the deficit and the national debt.)

Something that is completely missing from the article: who will pay for this? Does the government (i.e. the taxpayer) pay partly or even fully for it?

John Mallia

Jun 10th 2010, 07:33

what about motorsports? Why not also build a racing circuit that many enthusiasts have been asking for a long time?
Thanks

Mark Galea

Jun 10th 2010, 07:24

Well done for this amazing idea, would be very usefull indeed.
May i suggest though, at least, instead of 3 multiuse pitches, one of them should be a karting track, all that investment should include one thing for motorsport in Malta......there is absoluteley nothing for motorsport here !

Keep it up !

ray bajada

Jun 10th 2010, 07:09

Would make sense to plan as of now.....to rig this new town with the latest renewable energy technology too....and make it also a showcase for future developments of this size......

Ronald Cauchi

Jun 10th 2010, 06:56

"Dream on! Dream on! Is this the sixth or seventh project for the white rocks in as many years? And by the way R. caichi is not me. I would never write anything as sycophantic as that.

E Warrington

Jun 10th 2010, 06:44

There's no mention of an athletics track; how very sad! :((

Joseph Sammut

Jun 10th 2010, 06:38

Big project. without going into its viability - i'll let that one for the experts - one thing struck me as I read this article. Rugby, fencing and BMX would be catered for: three sports which do not even make the evening news. what about motoring sports which has been crying for facilities for decades (not Hal Far - that is limited to drag racing). And why is this project not catering for cyclists, maybe we would get rid of frequent closures of major highways. I think if a simple questionaire were to be put forward to the general public through the media, it would be a good eyeopener as to which sports are most popular.

Michael Scicluna NFT

Jun 10th 2010, 05:55

Great Idea, politics apart , bye bye to all other functioning sport centres. Another White' Elephant' Rocks in my opinion. Why not spend the money on the much need road works, where all Malta can benefit, not to say the least and our much needed Vistors.

Ruben Baldacchino

Jun 10th 2010, 02:16

Ghal kull min qed jikteb u vera jinteressah l-isport,

Dan hu kollu holm u jekk vera isir, nkun tajna spinta qawwija lill-isport Malti. Imma fil-verita kemm ndumu biex inlestu progett. Kemm-il darba progett bhal ta' l-Universita dam hafna snin biex jitlesta wara d-data li kellu suppost jinfetah, Ghadna progett tal-Karwija fejn hemm art mehuda biex jinbena gymnasuim iehor u ilu snin biex jitlesta. L-iskola hdejh ilha miftuha il fuq minn 5 snin u tfal l-ispazju taghhom ta' fejn jilghabu hu ristrett. Ilu iktar minn sena gebel u saqaf bl-elementi tan-natura jaghmlu hsara taghhom fuqu.

Jien niehu gost bi pjanijiet sbieh imma mhux ahjar inlestu l-affarijiet li bdejna u li suppost lestejna zmien ilu, qabel ma nidhlu ghal progetti akbar. X'tahsbu?

J.Azzopardi

Jun 10th 2010, 01:54

It is a foreign investment over public land aimed to be finalised over a span of 5 years, so do shave while waiting. Quote "The White Rocks Sports and Leisure Village will be financed, created, maintained and run by White Rocks Holding Company Limited (WRHCL)" i.e. a PRIVATE COMPANY which means to use it you will probably have to pay for it from your nose.

C.Zammit

Jun 9th 2010, 23:51

@ Noel Barry....Ask the BWSC, Hunters and Trappers, etc. etc. where are the 'PAR IDEJN SODI' of GonziPN! Keep on sleeping in wonderland Noel while the big fish continue to feast on our taxes.

The usual bla, bla, bla.......... through past experience I will only believe when project is ready......though I sincerely think this is another PN smoke screen!!!!!!!!!! One thing is almost certains, that if this project ever kicks on, there will be no need to guess to which contractors the works will be awarded!!

Ruben Hili

Jun 9th 2010, 23:19

Prosit Dr. Gonzi talli nsejtna lilna li nhobbu l-motorsport. Ghal kullhadd hsibtu minbarra fina. Qisna ahna mhux gieh lil Malta naghtu meta nmorru ntellqu barra. Ma gara xejn jien u eluf ta ilettanti Malti fil motorsport ser nahbuha differenti meta tasal l-elezjoni. Jien min dejjen PN ivvutajt imma issa deciz li din il-darba ser tkun differenti.

NO RACE TRACK NO VOTE TO PN.!!!!!!

Thank you DR. Gonzi

J.Borg

Jun 9th 2010, 23:16

What about an ice arena please bring back ice hockey to Malta !

John Mifsud

Jun 9th 2010, 23:05

Prosit tassew Prim Minister!!!!!!

Keep up the gd work!!!!

Malta hekk trid Kuragg - Investiment - Xoghol - Gid Kbir = PN u mhux Qtieh il-qalb - Nixfa - Qadd - Ghaks = LP!!!!

Grazzi Dr Gonzi & all the team!!!!!!!

vincent micallef

Jun 9th 2010, 23:03

This is something Good, but it is going to take five years to be ready. it is a dream or a reality ? we have to see.

Law. Cut.

Jun 9th 2010, 22:56

Hope that an indoor heated swimming pool will be included in the plans for the sports village.

Peter Bonnici

Jun 9th 2010, 22:51

Imsieken dawn il ftit Laburisti tas-soltu li jiktbu hawnekk, xi dwejjaq ghandhom.

Edric Micallef Figallo

Jun 9th 2010, 22:50

An impressive and ambitious project.

Even more impressive are those grumbling hereunder, probably from a Labourite fold. Pray, unless you're too progressive to do it, that such projects don't come to fruition because otherwise you need to gain further expertise in the art of grumbling from the opposition side. Pathetic, everyone should be happy at such an announcement.

K.Anastasi

Jun 9th 2010, 22:46

Marketing and PR are great weapons, PN have always used them very well.

To all those thanking the government, I say.... stop and wait. Only fools rush in.

Only when the deed is done will the government get my thanks and then rightly so.

laurence schembri

Jun 9th 2010, 22:27

Another pie in the sky. This goverment has been promising projects for White Rocks for the past 12 years, so far none has materialised. Keep on dreaming.

George Cremona

Jun 9th 2010, 22:19

Stop complaining. Yes it's true these are sour grapes for all the labourites and others who always seek to mine under several excuses every foreign investment that comes along in this country.
The truth is that Malta under the leadership of our Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is doing wonders. While most countries much bigger and stronger than ours are passing through very hard times, losing investments, thousands of jobs and decreasing wages, lowered standards of living, Malta is hiving very big investments which are expected to create hundreds of new jobs, new opportunities in the near future. Can there be any further proof to show and convince the electorate how the Government's policy with regards to job creation is being successful, how the GONZIPN is succeeding to make our country more credible than ever before? Despite all the attempts by the PL to spoil Malta's credentials with the foreigners through false allegations.

a attard

Jun 9th 2010, 22:18

Unlike the Hondoq project this sounds very sensible and a breath of fresh air, both in plans (landscaping) and concept. The area is already disturbed anyway and screaming out for something like this which is not intursive and a new healthy concept too for Malta - 'A family park - landscaped parklands and pedestrian areas, outdoor gym, adventure park, a walking and jogging track and a cycling track sounds like music to the ears in this vehicle riddled country like ours... and what a great location this is - hope this materialise

Michele Agius

Jun 9th 2010, 22:17

What about improving current sports facilities!???

Oswald Spiteri

Jun 9th 2010, 22:10

An exciting and ambitious project. This should be a great incentive for youngsters to
take part more in sports and leisure activities. This could be the trick to lessen the high obesity rate of today in the junior population.
On another note, if the listed 'brief' is correct, it seems we are still missing a COVERED
Olympic size SWIMMING POOL, which is badly needed in Malta, considering the great improvements being recorded by our local swimmers and in triathlon.
Kunsil Malti ghal l-Isport pls take note !

C. Schembri

Jun 9th 2010, 22:08

Kulma jithabbar/isir, dejjerm trid issib il-qrid... Ha ndumu ngergru jew?

Christian Farrugia

Jun 9th 2010, 22:02

Great, maybe we can see new and different sports surging in Malta, like hockey!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/group.php?gid=111963455511741&ref=ts

simon cutajar

Jun 9th 2010, 22:02

Parole si fatti no !

Mr. Barry ghadek ma indunajtx li Dr. Gonzi jajd hafna imma iwettaq ftit ? nisugerilek li nhar il- hadd tmur dawra sal - 'crafts village " f'' ta Qali u tkun tista tara wiehed mill- isbah progetti li ghamel Dr. Gonzi .

Parole parole parole parole parole

David borg

Jun 9th 2010, 21:58

Differenza wahda hawn bejn dan il-gvern u gvernijiet laburistri. Dan gvern irnexielu igib l-Akbar investiment fl-isports u ser jinholqu 800 job ma kumpanija privata. U taht gvern laburista kienu jaghmlu xi pixxina u il-Ministru isemija ghalih stess. Dik id-differenza Ta gvernijiet.

Proset Priministru, u proset Onor Puli. GRAZZI

Antoine Attard

Jun 9th 2010, 21:56

I believe that this is another project which would continue to contribute not only towards tourism, sports, leisure, job creation, and investment, but also towards turning a long neglected spot into an environmental enhancing venture. Its shows that the Government after so many years in power, and with the global recession at its peak, remains full of ideas and initiatives while others groan and moan.

G Debono

Jun 9th 2010, 21:54

Guys, don't t carried away with what the Prime Minister wants you to believe...This new facility will increase sports tourism, and for that, well done... But this fulfills no electoral promise!...His electoral promise was to provide facilities for OUR SPORTS. This is a private investment and therefore, for Maltese sports to make use of it, they would have to pay!... Guess what?! We're paying now! Where's the fulfillment of the electoral promise?!

Jesmond Micallef

Jun 9th 2010, 21:54

Another extremely impressive development.!! This, will no doubt promote Malta in international sports, too. The nation thoroughly deserves this and hope it will also serve to boost the local Maltese sports morale too, if I may respectfully say so. Cool...My sincere very best wishes to this new development.

Alfred Grima

Jun 9th 2010, 21:34

And thanks to the PN government hotels in Bugibba and Qawra are history.

Salvu Felice Pace

Jun 9th 2010, 21:31

I bet you that there are quite a few PL 'researchers' already very busy trying to dig up any dirt they can find on anyone remotely connected with the consortia that will be running this complex with the White Rocks and Leisure Village.

David Bugeja

Jun 9th 2010, 21:30

What about a 5 to 10 million euro project for an indoor swimming pool and gym instead of the dilapidated aquatic pool in Birzebugia????

Nigel McCarthy

Jun 9th 2010, 21:27

How can anyone say something against this project?
Foreign teams and athletes can visit Malta and train in a professional setup in Summer & Winter. A part from all the advantages Maltese Athletes will gain. And yes Maltese Athletes deserve anything possible after all the sacrifices they pass through to cope with their day job and training and why? To represent Malta and people like you that are there only to criticize and sit down doing nothing for their country!
Well done Gonzi!

Andrew Gatt

Jun 9th 2010, 21:25

Good one. Hope it materialises......also agree with Michael Gatt's comment below (no relation!). It's a real opportunity to hit the sports niche and combine it with our climate.

And for fairness's sake, plenty of previous attempts fell through while Maghtab was still burning and stinking to high heaven. At least that's history.

Jan Haut

Jun 9th 2010, 21:21

This is very good news for all sport minded in Malta. I hope that we will not see any comments about the rocks, kappar, gremxul and what have you... because these protests and politically biased comments have prevented Malta from the development of much needed sport amenities. On a negative note - where is the Golf Course??? Is the government still afraid of the protests by Graffitti, Ramblers and an infinity of these so called Anti Golf campaigners.
Does the government, have an idea how many golfers from Uk, Belgium, Nederlands, Germany, France, Scandinavia etc etc seek save southern countries, between end october to end March to practice their sport, because the courses in their own country are all frozen. Is it not, that in this same period , we have less tourism in our island?? Why isn't the Minister of Tourism doing something about it?? I am sure the the opposition will not oppose another Golf course on the Island. What are we waiting for!!!!! It has been over 15 years, that both sides have been contemplating about this issue, but nothing has been done. Put Malta on the Golf Map.

Sandro Bianchi

Jun 9th 2010, 21:21

Well done if it materialises, but once again the only sport which Malta is competitive in as team sports WATERPOLO and SWIMMING is forgotten once again, why not think of a pool or a few pools to enhance swimming and waterpolo, instead sports which due to our physique we can never improve or compete in.

M Vassallo

Jun 9th 2010, 21:16

Well done to all the people involved. You're doing a great job in sports. Local sports people really appreciate what you're doing for sports. Keep it up. BTW, will the PL also disagree on this project? And dear Dusty Williams and all those who grumble , get a life. You're so boring! You're following your boring unprofessional leader, for whom everything is black and nothing is white!

Edwin Mifsud

Jun 9th 2010, 21:13

No matter what you do GonziPN.

Just wait till Joe unveils his new emblem!!!!

Then you will not stand a chance!!!

Jurgen Grech

Jun 9th 2010, 21:11

Prosit tassew ta dan l-investiment gdid! Hekk forsi nibdew nattiraw anke avvenimenti sportivi ta certu daqs lejn dan il-pajjiz...Ghal min qed ipeclaq fil-vojt fuq l-bini ta SmartCity, nhajjru jinzel ftit sal-Kalkara ha jara fiex wasal ix-xoghol! Qabel ma tparlaw, ahjar taraw b'ghajnekhom!

John Micallef Moreno

Jun 9th 2010, 21:11

To Michael Gatt:

I am offended to hear that rugby is a minor sport !!!! what success did football make during its 100”s years ……hooooo yes it lost against Gozo ,.. I recall that !!!


Just to make you aware that rugby is the most growing sport in Malta and most successful as well… just compare the rankings of rugby and football on the island…

Every village in Malta has a football pitch and till present moment Rugby has none

I thank the government that finally we will be awarded with a rugby pitch that will make a name in Europe

GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL

Kirill Micallef Stafrace

Jun 9th 2010, 21:10

I was present at the press conference.
This is an exciting project that the local sporting community has long been awaiting.
Now we have to work together to ensure that it happens sooner rather than later with a transparent negotiation as proclaimed by Hon Gonzi.
Our sport and exercise culture desperately needs such a structure in order to increase local participation.

Joe Vella

Jun 9th 2010, 21:07

I honestly feel sorry for the likes of Gerard Cassar and Dusty Williams.

Tom james

Jun 9th 2010, 21:06

Why are some people on the blogs so negative about such a project. Sometimes, I wonder whether there is an ulterior motive behind such pessimism.

I M Dingli

Jun 9th 2010, 21:01

Mhux ghal xi haga ta' imma il-progett ha jsir mill-privat. Il-Gvern forsi jaqta iz-zigarella. Ma nistax nifhem kif dal progett jitqies bhala xi haga li gab il-Gvern meta l-iktar li jista jaghmel il-Gvern hu li jati il-go ahead. Zgur li ma kienx il-Gvern li mar fuq dawn in-nies u qallhom 'isma ghalfejn ma taghmlux sports complex li jigi jiswa Euro 200 miljun'

Nispera li l-Gvern mhux ha johrog 1 cent ghax ghaqdiet zghar bhal ma naghmel parti minnha jien qatt ma niehdu xejn hlief intoppi meta tiprova torganizza xi haga. Nipruvaw ingibu teamijiet minn barra u ma tinhargilomx visa etc.... u dawn nies minn UAE mhux minn xi pajjiz tat-tielet dinja.

J cachia

Jun 9th 2010, 20:57

Imma kemm hawn nies imdejqin hawn Malta. Qatt ma smajtu bil-kelma inovazzjoni? Hawn min dejjem igerger hniena. Ghax jaghmel xi haga sura u sabiha l-gvern kulhad imur johlom bl-elezjoni> Jekk il-gvern jaghmel xi zbalji insewhom meta jkun hemm progett pozitiv. Qatta nies bla hajja hawn.

Inizjattiva eccellenti. Gd job!

A. Slater

Jun 9th 2010, 20:56

Excellent

Joseph E Briffa

Jun 9th 2010, 20:54

@Dusty Williams...sour grapes I think...why is it that Labour never comes up with such wonderful projects? ..is it possible that Labour is so bereft of ideas - except of course the throwing of mud in the hope that some will stick, empty promises like halving energy bills, removing VAT but only changing its name, refunds of VAT payments on cars etc etc Labour has really gone to the dogs.

Melissa Bagley

Jun 9th 2010, 20:52

Sounds good, but what about the shameful state of the University grounds? It's in need of an overhaul badly. It doesn't reflect positively on the UoM at all.

daniel farrugia

Jun 9th 2010, 20:50

why is the prime minister boasting about this project as if the government came out with his idea or it is going to be financed by the government!! this is a private project not a government project!! to use the facilites everyone will pay for sure. well done to the private investors for the idea and hope that it is a great succes .

James Green

Jun 9th 2010, 20:45

How about including a shooting range?

Chiara Frendo

Jun 9th 2010, 20:45

This sight is a frequent route for horse riding enthusiasts in a desperate attempt to escape the traffic and hack out to some sort of tranquility. I

It has proved to be a futile attempt to try and get some sort of support for the equestrian society from the government let alone funding for this sport. Everything from arenas to organised events or even sending our talent abroad on the international scene is completely and solely funded by the enthusiasts themselves (unlike FB). Clyde Puli should know the growing enthusiasm for this sport- we have invited you many times to our annual shows. Even our request for bridle ways (similar to cycle lanes) in maghtab fell on deaf ears

White rocks is a stones throw away from Maghtab where most of the horse riding enthusiasts keep their horses on livery. Why not include an indoor riding arena maybe even attracting foreign competitors. Or even a livery facility. Alas I'm sure this was not even a consideration. In a democratic society there is meant to be a consultation procedure where recommendations or submissions are made- did this happen?

Noel Barry

Jun 9th 2010, 20:37

Mela fl'ewropa kullhadd jistrakja ghax il gvernijiet qed jissikkaw ic-cinturin, u ahna bicca tikka ta pajjiz, qeghdin nattiraw l-investiment tal miljuni u impjiegi godda. Imbghad tal PL, Il-Partit ta Le u dawk kollha li jappogjawh u jiktbu hawnhekk, kollha jokorbu l-aks u jikkritikaw kollox.
Dawn huma il veru PAR IDEJN SODI. GRAZZI PRIM MINISTRU.

Gerard Cassar

Jun 9th 2010, 20:36

Again Gonzipin is ignoring local professional people. It becomes useless to get specialized in certain subjects once the government has recourse to foreign specialists for certain projects paricularly when there are hundred of millions involved.
On the other hand Gonzipin is spreading money by the hundred millions to be spent in just a few years. After me the deluge!
X'gara bil-crafts village? Insejnih

R Cauchi

Jun 9th 2010, 20:31

This is why I voted for a PN government! We want to see these investments and these projects develop more and more! I cannot wait to see what Malta would look like by 2015!!

Christopher Farrugia

Jun 9th 2010, 20:26

Hope that it is environmentally friendly and makes use of renewable energy....

Tony Caruana

Jun 9th 2010, 20:25

Money makes the world go round ! and round and round and round................

Michael Gatt

Jun 9th 2010, 20:25

Being a general sports fan, i think that most of the project is to include unpopular sports like BMX, Rugby, and others which remain undisclosed, which is truly a waste.
The government should allocate 90% of the space to Natural turf football pitches and stadium facilities, which will see the top European teams come to set base in Malta for the pre-season and mid-season break. Malta should follow La Manga (Spain) and Algarve resort in Portugal, as these are the most popular with teams. If the England national team or some big European teams come and spend time, the government will already get a big chunk of it's money back by means of the exposure it will receive from all of the Advertising.

smifsud

Jun 9th 2010, 20:16

its a good idea to build a sports centre of this quality but we are going to lose precious coastal land at White rocks ....another pipe dream i think ...we shall see in time if this materiaizes ....

ray pace

Jun 9th 2010, 20:15

For correctness sake, this Project lies within the Pembroke boundaries and not Bahar Ic-Caghaq.

Deo Catania

Jun 9th 2010, 20:14

Mhux ahjar tlestu SmartCity qabel tkomplu tivvintaw? nahseb kulhadd qed jemminkom (taqta 4 laqa tas-soltu nsomma).

J Brincat

Jun 9th 2010, 20:14

Now where have I heard this before?

Once bitten twice shy, so seeing is believing this time round.

ray pace

Jun 9th 2010, 20:13

Let's hope that this time the project kicks off. This place has been wanting for years and investors alkways failed to finalise their proposals. Way back in the early 90's this area was earmarked as a Sports Village prior to the 1993 Small Nations Games but nothing materialised, then Tourist proposals fell through too. Hope no obstacles will halt this investment now.

martin saliba

Jun 9th 2010, 20:12

I remember before the 1987 election the PN promising , and had the check even to go as far as publishing plans on its news papers , a motor race track somewhere in the hal far area. Can someone please confirm this? Is this another lie ? He said the first phase should be ready in about three years. In about three years we will have new elections. I wonder if...........

Mary Mizzi

Jun 9th 2010, 20:11

Keeping with the PN electoral promise of which year?

Wish electoral promises were also kept for Delimara and Marsaxlokk, infact for te South of the island........

inganat indanat

Jun 9th 2010, 20:07

nothing for motor sports dear?

duncan cassar

Jun 9th 2010, 20:06

Well done u is soltu is SOUTH MINSI ahna suwed power station fish farms u recycling plant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jason bugeja

Jun 9th 2010, 20:04

About Time ...........

Daniel Zerafa

Jun 9th 2010, 20:04

Gonzi qabel l-elezjoni qall li irid demm gdid fil-kabinett. Dan Hu frott iehor Ta dan id-demm il-gdid. Proset Onor Puli u keep it up.

Andrew cachia

Jun 9th 2010, 20:04

Too good to be true , trick or treat or seeing is believing!!!

Michael Vella

Jun 9th 2010, 19:56

Brilliant news!!! Well done to the government on this one....

dusty williams

Jun 9th 2010, 19:54

Bdejna bil karrotti ta qabel l elezzjoni -- dejjem l'istess tattika nazzjonalista. Anzi hrigna kmieni din id darba. Tghid biex nghattu ftit mill hnizrijiet recenti li qed jaghmlu tal gvern?


ee u bilhaqq Gonzi ftakar fil crafts village halli tkompli tghaddi n nies biz zmien

Luke Buttigieg

Jun 9th 2010, 19:53

Again?

D Merceica

Jun 9th 2010, 19:52

Ah ok another multi apartment project..hsibta. .the headline was too good to be true.Smelt a rat and I found one.