Għadira experiences ‘jump in quality standards’
Before.....After
A rocky gap in Għadira, considered to be a health hazard by neighbouring operators, was yesterday filled with sand, extending the eroding beach temporarily.
Mellieħa mayor Robert Cutajar said the bay had seen a “jump in quality standards” in recent days.
He was expecting random inspections from Blue Flag International to determine whether the beach was up to scratch. So far, 70 per cent of it met the required standards and he hoped the remaining 30 per cent, including signage, health and safety, accessibility, and the adhering to obligations by concessions, would be achieved in the coming weeks.
“With everyone’s cooperation, we hope to achieve Blue Flag status next year,” Mr Cutajar said, urging the public’s cooperation on cleanliness too.
For the next eight weeks, five youths would be educating the public on waste separation using the newly-installed bins and distributing flyers in a joint campaign between the local council and Green MT Ltd.
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Monalita Balzan
Jul 26th 2010, 14:26
Well done to all the positive things that are being done to the bay but I suggest that there should be more organisation regarding the set up to hire beach equipment .If we have a look at the beaches abroad even those those blue flag we notice that the equipment are set up in a neat and ordered matter thus making it easier for the customer to have a better service without any delays in our hot climate...One should appreciate these workers that work in the sun to provide us with commodities and a good service to maltese and tourist alike...Authorities should help and appreciate not hinder these small operation businesses.....After all I think that our aim should be the same .....if there isnt any other reason that the public is not aware of...
R.Borg
Jul 16th 2010, 09:55
Thank you very much to all involved.
PROSIT.
A Borg
Jul 15th 2010, 16:17
Last Saturday there was a foul smell of drainage all over the bay...could be smelt even in the sea whilst swimming. Disgusting!! Any explanations from the Coucil would be appreciated!!
Clayton borg
Jul 15th 2010, 13:11
While I implore the efforts of the Mellieha council, I must point out one essential element that is missing from the (hopefully) soon to be proclaimed Blue flag beach. When swimming in beaches in spain, france and other european countries, we always had the use of showers next to the beach. Nothing fancy, just a shower with a button that sprinkles water for a few seconds. There would be 4 showers every 100 metres or so.
Why haven't these ever been considered mayor Robert Cutajar?
This would surely raise Ghadira standards and i'm sure fastrack the Blue Flag, you so covet. While also benefitting us, the swimmers of course.
Clayton Borg
I. X. Gatt
Jul 15th 2010, 11:07
Its looking good.......well done!
Sand seems to be local and hopefully no bio-systems have been upset or corrupted. I am sure that an EIA was succesfully carried out prior to the job being carried out.
Such initiatives certainly need to be encouraged.
victor pulis
Jul 15th 2010, 11:34
The sand does seem to be local which means that it was taken from some other beach!
Come next Winter all this sand will be carried off by the rough seas and then we'll be back to square one. Ghajn Tuffieha bay needs some attention as the sand there is filthy.
I. X. Gatt
Jul 15th 2010, 12:21
And that is why an EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) had to be carried out, prior to the commencement of work. Shifting and redistributing sand is not an uncommon practice as long as sensitive eco-systems are not disturbed.
Every sensible person agrees that battling nature is an ongoing matter and one has to remain on the ball. Our tourism sector needs every boost it can get and the LC seems to be taking the initiative in this regard.
J. Borg
Jul 15th 2010, 10:57
and the POLLUTING fish farms were, still are, and it seems will remain there.....
what a (sick) joke !
Ramon Casha
Jul 15th 2010, 10:53
Health hazard?? It never constituted any hazard except to the profits of the concession operators, who will now be able to extend the area they are able to appropriate.