After Xlendi, restaurants complain about Marsalforn construction disruption
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.
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Charles Micallef
Jul 22nd 2010, 16:27
"Projects timing" seems to be the downfall of most Councils......but do not worry the PM will soon pay an official visit and declare the area as a "Model Village" It happened in Qawra / Bugibba after 12 years of total neglect!
Michael Scicluna NFT
Jul 22nd 2010, 17:17
I full agree with Charles and all. And life goes on, when is anyone going to learn, that work can be carried out in evening trough the night, and during the day there could be reasonable access were possible, this way more work is generated in the cool and create less hassle in the light of the day. There are more commuters about in the day time than in the evening, so there will be less people irritated. With our problems why not have a go and try it on a test road project. When the road in Mount Mghatab was tramacked I did not see anyone writing in about any traffic harassment or loss of trade.
J Oatmon
Jul 22nd 2010, 16:24
I have another question for MEPA (or whatever they call themselves). Where is the alternative road to avoid Bisazza/Tower road, going through the Tigne point complex?
It's been years of promises and no alternative route in sight - another MEPA con on Joe public!
Marius Zulgis
Jul 22nd 2010, 16:12
In a country devoid of natural resources which depends on tourism as a major contributor to local income, heavy infrastructural work should be done in winter.
And at a time when tourism is on the low side and the state of the economy could be better, you would think that everything possible would be done to alleviate the situation even more so.
This kind of work causes:
1. Pollution (Dust, diesel fumes etc.)
2. Noise
3. Blocked roads/diversions/traffic jams (see 1. above)
4. Lack of parking
Pity.
LZammit
Jul 22nd 2010, 15:31
Agree with govt. Get on with the works and ignore the moaners.
R. Caruana
Jul 22nd 2010, 15:23
Similar moan to that by Marsaxlokk restaurants that we saw this week; yet when eating in a Marsaxlokk restaurant last Saturday the owner was turning people who turn up without a booking away cause the place was full!
Bill Willows, I agree that they'd better look at value for money before complaining about loss of patrons. Those who offer good service, good food at a reasonable price are few and far between.
carmel callus
Jul 22nd 2010, 14:23
Just another case of Maltese gemgem. It is not true that the works on the Xlendi road have impacted on restaurants and tourist establishments in Xlendi because the alternative road being used is much much better state than the one being reconstructed.
Bill Willows English
Jul 22nd 2010, 14:30
Here here go on you mate, hit the nail on the head, i think the problem is more like Prices** *Money *Prices these restaurants in Marsalforn ans Xlendi are charging us tourists and ex-pats./residents alike A Moaning Anglo Saxon AGainnnnnnn.
Joe E Galea
Jul 22nd 2010, 14:44
Come on guys, I am not a Gozo fan but as happened in Marsaxlokk, why construction works have to be done in the high season? At least admit that this is really unprofessional and detrimental to business and tourism.
S. Zammit
Jul 22nd 2010, 15:09
@Joe E Galea,
It's not. I have not been on holiday abroad a million times in my life, however every time I am there are works going on. The main difference is that they cover the work professionally, and very little dust spreads, and also they can work in the shade so there is no stopping for some 3-4hrs to wait for the temperatures to cool down
M Saliba
Jul 22nd 2010, 14:21
Yesterday works in another main street in marsalforn which is the only way to give access to the Xwejni and Qbajjar began. This to the extent that after 5pm traffic had to be redirected to Victoria and pass from Zebbug !!!!
Fenech MD
Jul 22nd 2010, 14:20
Imma possibbli li ma setghux isibu zmien aktar addattat biex isir dan ix-xoghol?
Fix-Xlendi, Marsalforn, il-Belt Valletta, Birzebbugia u Marsaxlokk qed isir xoghol bhalissa; imma bilfors fil-peak tal-istagun turistiku kellu jsir? Urgenti dan ix-xoghol? Ma setax sar qabel jew jekk ghal xi raguni jew ohra (forsi nuqqas ta' fondi) ma jistax isir wara, u jhallu lin-nies jaqilghu lira bil-kwiet?
U. D'Amico
Jul 22nd 2010, 14:53
ok you pick up a time.. after summer.. its because "children are starting school" then its xmas time, then valentines and then easter.. then were back to summer...
Dani Mangion
Jul 22nd 2010, 17:06
@ U.D'Amico
Mr D'Amico, have you ever been in Marsalforn or Xlendi at Christmas time? At that time a cemetry has more night-life than Marsalforn or Xlendi. Moreover, more than half the restaurants are closed. Furthermore Marsalforn and Xlendi are full of summer residents, whom when school starts go back to their houses, mainly in Rabat and Qala! This project should have been done before summer time because this will result in a difficulty for the tourisim industry in Marsalforn and Xlendi
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