The Gozo Tourism Association complained today that construction work is taking place in the only parking place available in Marsalforn.

"This ill-timed construction of the parking area retaining wall is causing a lot of inconveniences to the numerous self-catering apartments around the area. Furthermore such works are limiting parking, adding more pressure on parking facilities in this highly frequented resort on Gozo," the GTA said.

It pointed out that this inconvenience followed the difficulties caused by the works on the Xlendi road, which had impacted on restaurants and tourist establishments in Xlendi.

"It is the Association’s belief that government, both central and local, should be more sensitive to the concerns of the Gozitan tourism operators whose sustainability depends totally on the business activity generated during the short summer season," the GTA said.