City Gate project on target
Works at City Gate, the new Parliament and the theatre are on target and budget, Infrastructure Minister Austin Gatt said during a visit this morning.
The €80 million project, which includes the building of a new 'open' theatre, Parliament and entrance to the city, is scheduled to be completed in 2013.
He said he was very satisfied with the progress – Parliament’s sub-structure has been completed – the ground floor steel structure is in place and work on the first floor is currently ongoing. The theatre area has been cleaned out and levelled.
Dr Gatt said this had been an example of how to conduct such a major project with the least inconvenience for the people.
He said that 20 per cent of the budget has been used so far but pointed out that this did not necessarily mean that 20 per cent of project has been concluded.
Asked how the project was going to be financed, Dr Gatt told journalists to refer the question to the Finance Minister. “I’m not really involved in that aspect,” he said.
Asked about the future of the Tritons Fountain, Dr Gatt said that the report on its restoration still had to be concluded but it seemed there was so much damage caused to it that its restoration would be a much bigger job than had been forecast.
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Julie Russell
Sep 23rd 2011, 21:38
I think it's ugly, doesn't even blend in with rest of Valletta, at least give it some old character.
Mr Peter Korsten
Sep 23rd 2011, 00:29
"We're on time, and we're on budget." And this comes from the man who called the Arriva bus service a great success.
The project will be ready before the next elections; of that I have no doubt. It will also seriously run over budget, but we won't hear about that until after those elections. The government will be too busy harping at the opposition, and mentioning the time before 1987.
ray huber
Sep 22nd 2011, 21:32
Quote 'Dr Gatt said this had been an example of how to conduct such a major project with the least inconvenience for the people'.
hehe staqsi lil min juza l-ARRIVA :)
j brincat
Sep 22nd 2011, 20:31
How else can we ensure that on the eve of the next we have enough ribbon cutting ceremonies and many smiling faces posing for the camera?
By now it's 'deja vue'
(jb)
Mr Stephen Borg
Sep 22nd 2011, 19:20
Who cares. There are many more pressing issues where we would like to know if we are on target or not but the current administration seems to have a very special interest in this project. Maybe, only maybe because the targeted completion date is on the vigil of the next general elections.
Raymond Sammut
Sep 22nd 2011, 18:23
The project is not even one fifth complete, and yet all these negative comments. It's like the end of the world is near.
This project is so much overdue, that people now seem to have lost all sense of time. People are also so used to junk springing up in Valletta, that now they lack the imagination to appreciate anything that may turn out to be good after all. Doom, doom, doom.
joseph gaffarena
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:03
Waiting for the first opera to take place in the open theatre,hope it will be in february,when the temperature will dropdown, and be blessed with holy water from heaven.
FRANS H SAID
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:01
A CLEAR CASE OF MISNOMER
There is no longer a gate but a hole - thus call it THE CITY HOLE (in the bucket)
FRANS H SAID
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:00
A CLEAR CASE OF MISNOMER
There is no longer a gate. Please call it THE CITY HOLE (in the bucket)
Victor Pulis
Sep 22nd 2011, 16:44
Asked about the future of the Tritons Fountain, Dr Gatt said that the report on its restoration still had to be concluded but it seemed there was so much damage caused to it that its restoration would be a much bigger job than had been forecast.
What restoration?! We were told that it was going to be relocated to a corner near the Phoenicia hotel close to the monument to Christ the King, the war monument, theAir force monument and Dun Karm's monument! A Maltese artist's work of art removed to give us a better view of a foreign architects hole in our capital city's walls! Patriotism at it's best.
Raymond Sammut
Sep 22nd 2011, 18:10
The Tritons require extensive restoration work after years of neglect and due to damage caused in the 1979 concert. Please refer to the Wikipedia page on the Triton Fountain (Malta).
It's not unpatriotic to relocate the Tritons. In fact, it is respectful to Valletta to clear the entrance from all distractions.
If as you say, the Tritons are a Maltese artist's work of art, how prepared is Maltese society today to donate monies and raise funds to meet restoration/relocation costs? I don't think there would be all that much interest.
The Tritons have no historical value. They are a post-WWII artifact. They do stir a great deal of sentiment with lots of Maltese. For example, waiting for the first date just metres away is familiar to many. But I don't think there is much more to it than that. They will probably get scrapped along with the old buses, unless they can be auctioned off on the international market. Maybe minister Gatt can have them put on e-Bay. I can think of lots of things in Malta that could also be put on e-Bay.
Mr Joseph Calleja
Sep 22nd 2011, 15:57
There goes the Triton Fountain, if you read the fine print, Dr Gatt is not so optimistic about saving the Triton Fountain. What happened to the 4,000,000 million euro price tag to move this monumental fountain? Is it a coincidence that the City Gate Project, the Nude Opera House, the Cirkewwa Project and a few more projects are scheduled to be finished very close to an ELECTION YEAR? Politics, politics and more politics.
anthony farrugia
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:05
Better than 8,000 jobs with the parastatal companies before the election as in 1986 under MLP
Alex Falzon
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:42
Although I disagree with most of the project designed by Renzo Piano (without putting a negative image to the architect - as everyone knows what a genius he is) however, the whole concept for Valletta could have been better designed.
I don't mind having a roofless theatre as to construct once again the type of Theatre we had 60 years would for sure be a waste for obvious reasons. However, I would have liked to see the design of our Richard England plans designed some years ago that included the underground terminus with a beautiful public space instead of the new parliament.
However, that is the design that is now being implemented and we have to accept and like - perhaps after completion we may end up being satisfied too
FRANS H SAID
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:02
I do not agree with you, but our taxes must make good for 400 million (forget the 80 million, those were Maltese Liri and the costs have excalated beyonf belief.
vincent a galea
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:41
Who says Renzo Piano is a genius? I beg your pardon...
Are you gauging him by the out-of-place and silly pyramid outside the Louvres in Paris?
Mr Piano must have a fantastice promotions office selling nothing and people are buying!
Lucky fellow!!!!!!!!
Mr leo attard
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:41
couldnt tell the future of the fountain???? The man who can see 2o years into the future? Duhhh, what's wrong with this picture?....As regards the journalists' question as to how it was all to be financed -- with the taxpayer's money! idiots!!
jesmond zammit
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:39
mar kontra kullhadd , biex fl elezzjoni jiddandan bieh u jsiru festi kbar il belt . bi flusna l gvern jaqdi l partit tighu
jesmond zammit
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:37
forsi jghidilna minn fejn gejjin il flus galadarba ma jidher xejn u mkien.
Joanne Micallef
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:26
Ma nafx x'kuxjenza ghandu l-gvern JIDDEJJEN miljuni ta ewros biex jghamel progett li l-maggoranza tal-poplu ma kienitx taqbel mieghu u dan meta pajjiezna flimkien mal kumplament ta l-Ewropa ghaddej min maltemp finanzjarju qawwi.
Mr Charles camilleri
Sep 22nd 2011, 15:11
Hekk ghidtu ghall-isptar. Dejjem l-istess storja. Kunu darba positivi.
Rocco Camilleri
Sep 22nd 2011, 16:48
Sur. Charles Micallef nixtieqekj tghidilna jekk li sptar Mater Dei li tant issemmu jekk thallasx kollu, bhal dan ghandna hafna progetti ohra bhal Power Station, il-Moll tac-Cirkewwa u toroq li ghadhom fl-istess sitwazzjoni. Mur staqsi lil min ghamel ix-xoghol. Din bhal tal- Medicini fejn l-impurtaturi damu jekk mghadhomx ukoll bid-dejn mal-Gvern ( il-poplu). Veru qedien inmattru saqqajna l-barra mill-frixx imbad jaraw ta'warajna mexjien f'dan il-pajjiz.
chris montebello
Sep 22nd 2011, 16:58
@ Charles camilleri
Qed thallat il- hass mal qarabali, tipikament nazzjonalist akkanit!! L- ewwel nett hadd ma kien kontra il- bini ta sptar gdid u kontra jekk il- gvern kellux jiddejjen biex jibnieh ghax kullhadd kien hawn bzonnu, il-maggoranza assoluta ta dawk li ghandhom ftit melh f'mohhom kienu kontra ta kif originarjament l- spiza ta l- isptar il- gvern ikkalkula li ser tigi xi 80 miljun lira maltin u splodiet ghall iktar minn 250 miljun lira maltin minghajr hadd ma taghna spjegazzjoni cara fejn marru flusna!! Filwaqt li kif ghidtlek sptar gdid kellna bzonnu, mhux l- istess ghall parlament maqtugh mill art u tejatru bla saqaf, il- pajjiz ghandu prijoritajiet iktar importaniti bhall per ezempju is- settur ta l- energija fejn l- enemalta li hija monopolju spiccat falluta.
Victor Pulis
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:20
Stop referring to the parliament project as City gate project. There is not going to be a gate but a breach in the wall!
Asked how the project was going to be financed, Dr Gatt told journalists to refer the question to the Finance Minister. “I’m not really involved in that aspect,” he said
Some months ago Dr. Gatt said that he didn't know how much Renzo Piano would be paid eventually for the whole project.
Now he is referring us to the Minister of Finance. It wuld be interesting to put the question to Dr. Fenech and see who gets to hold the buck in the end!
Mark Scicluna
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:15
The BIG MYSTERY is how is this yet another white elephant going to be financed. Then you all turn on Joseph Muscat and ask him what is Labour going to do about this and that. How about grabbing one of today's government ministers by the b.... and ask HIM how this project is going to be financed?
Mark Scicluna
Sep 22nd 2011, 15:47
answer...........anyone..............please????????????????maybe THE HON.MINISTER OF FINANCE TONIO FENECH.......please Minister. So now, let's see, since no reply is forthcoming, maybe from the 500 euro extra he's going to be earning weekly,( for being an incompetent minister re. Gonz to Bordanaro), NNOOOOOO! Yep, you guessed it, we all know that this government is on his way out, so, then, it'll be Labour's problem, see?! problem solved!!!!!!!!!
Mario Camilleri
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:12
Do you know how Sherlock Holmes replied to Dr Watson's question on - how...........?
He replied "elementary Dr Watson, elementary.
The answer to your question is, your and my taxes, public coffers will have to make good. That is elementary.
My BIG question is, are we going to have the same or worse situation as that of 1996? Are we in the same situation as Greece, Italy, Spain and the rest?
Mr James Tyrrell
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:13
To be honest I doubt if anyone cares too much what Austin Gatt says anymore. He said that he was satisfied with the progress which makes me worry for the future of the country. How can anyone in Government be satisfied with the fact that they are building a new parliament building that they don't need, replacing a city gate with a hole and building an roofless theatre which will be useless for a great part of the year. All this at a time when the entire Euro zone is in financial meltdown which of course they won't be effected by as they have given themselves a nice big pay raise. I get the idea that they know they are going to be out come the next election no matter what the dreamers think and are determined to leave the country in as much debt as possible before that happens. They will then no doubt criticise Labour for failing to deal with the debt problem quickly enough!
G G Debono
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:05
Response to Brian Gatt
Brian Gatt - - - - - - RE “t will only cost us €80million”….“ desperately needed since our members of parliament are not comfortable” ………… “ project is of national importance”
For the sake of crying out loud Mr Gatt, (or gem-gemming aloud if you like ) there are dozens of beautiful Auberges and other suitably dignified buildings which would have served as well or better for parliament.
This is a waste of our money and it is all the more insulting to the populace - all the people have got out out of this ego-trip of a project is a cheapo roofless “opera house” - not to mention a not-so-cheap bridge leading nowhere !
Brian Gatt
Sep 22nd 2011, 16:51
HMMMM Mr Debono,
I fully agree with you it is intended in a sarcastic way !!
Read between the lines man
Mr John Montague
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:01
Whilst I do not necessarily agree or otherwise in regard to the actual merit of the project/s, I do question their timing, given Moody's downgrade, this being somewhat linked to public spending.
Charles J. Buttigieg
Sep 22nd 2011, 13:47
In good time for the election campaign.
Mr Jo Camm
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:36
Jiena ma nafx kif ghadu ma waqfx jahdem il-Gvern, issa li waslet l-elezzjoni!!!
Mur ara kieku kemm jghajruh rieqed!!!!
X'tahseb sur Buttigieg??
Charles J. Buttigieg
Sep 22nd 2011, 19:55
Jo Camm,kien ikun ta beneficcju kbir ghall Maltin kieku il Gvern waqaf jahdem qabel ma iddecieda li jsallab lill Malta kollha bis servizz inkallat ta l-Arriva.
Paul Micallef
Sep 26th 2011, 14:56
Jo Camm: L arriva, it tkissir tat tarzna, finanzi tal pajjiz marru l bahar... dak 'hidma' tghidilha?
vincent a galea
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:28
Li ma' nistax nifhem huwa kif kruha ta' sit (site!) ibbumbardjata qed tiġi trattata bħala xi fdalijiet ta' xi tempju preħistoriku... !!
Din tfakkarni fl-istorja tar-Re w il-ħwejjeġ li suppost li kien liebes!!
Mr Lawrence Fenech
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:22
L'akbar cuccata ripetuta tal-PN, progett nofs kedda. Hela ta' flus il-poplu f'parliament bla bzonn ghal 55 ruh u disastru ta' dhul il-belt, imisskom tisthu.
godwin difesa
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:28
You people of PL are same you are and always been jealous of progress.What is good than the theater left
like a war zone for more than 60 years and city gate like a market in a Medina selling bread.cakes,shoes, bags, and many more as soon as you enter our beautiful Valletta.What they left not solved is the parking .Hope Austin will try to solve the problem before he leave the politics.
Charles J. Buttigieg
Sep 22nd 2011, 16:37
Laurence,Austin would solve it like he solved our public transport system.
FRANS H SAID
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:06
@ Godwin Difesa
I assure you that I have no allegiance. Those that oppose are from both sides of the fence. Stop acting like a puppet. Use your brains and not repeat parrot like what GATT and his entrouge wants YOU to believe.
Brian Gatt
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:09
@ Godwin Difesa
No Mr Difesa we people of PL are not jealous pf progress, we are realistic and dont want our hard earned buck being taxed to build a new entrance to Valletta when there are more pressing issues at hand that those 80 Million might solve. I would prefer to have a shitty entrance to our capital but be able to pay my bills and put food on my table for my family to consume !!!
Now if that is jealousy of progress then YES I am jealous..
Maurizio Cappitta
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:21
"He said that 20 per cent of the budget has been used so far but pointed out that this did not necessarily mean that 20 per cent of project has been concluded."
From a project management perspective, that can be understood to a certain extent and if viewed in the right context.
That is, any project should have a budgetary and time contingency attached to it and it's fine for the given project to exceed planned timescales or budgets, so long as it stays withing contingency.
The interesting then, are, what are the contingencies for this particular project? And if we might have used more than 20% of budget but are still more than 20% through delivery, is it still at least within the final allocated budget that includes the contigency?
R. Gauci
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:10
Qed nibnu mostru fid-dahla tal-belt dak li qed naghmlu! Bieb spicca u teatru se jibqa bla saqaf. TOTAL COST = 80,000,000 ewro, jew ahjar 200 ewro ghal kull ras go Malta trabi u anzjani nkluzi.
Mr Henry Mifsud
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:09
I think that people are no longer impressed and they are taking Dr. Gatt's comments with a pinch of salt. On the other hand who cares whether the project is on target or not timewise. According to Dr Gatt there is no rush as his government has another 20 years to finish it. Besides money is no problem as whether it will cost EUR 80 million or EUR 800 million, he does not care, does he? Should we laugh (as ABC instigated us to do in his 'humourous' piece) or should we cry?
Mario Camilleri
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:59
That's the election year and date isn't it Dr Gatt? It seems you cabinet lot know how to play Table/Tennis!!
One thing is for sure, Austin can predict the future Governance with the latest of the 20 years PN Governance and cannot answer to a simple question regarding a project within his Ministry. Food for thought I may say!!!
"Asked how the project was going to be financed, Dr Gatt asked journalists to refer the question to the Finance Minister. “I’m not really involved in that aspect,” he said. What a load of crap!!!
The truth is that it's us taxpayers who shall pay for the whole project. No need to refer Tonio Fenech.
Brian Gatt
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:54
I dont Know why you "Maltese Gemgem" always complain !!!
This project will only cost us €80million or somewhere in that region, and this it is desperately needed since our members of parliament are not comfortable in their current location, and for the love of God we cannot have our MP's not comfortable when they take important desicions which will effect our allready bright futures....
This project is of national importance its more important then tackling the Ultra Expensive Electricity Bills, The Delimara Power Station enviromental issues / scandal, The Arriva Situation, The Fuel increases ........
Anything that effects the people should be given second tier importance versus this project, and please Maltese Gemgem stop complaining because our great Govt gave you a €1.16 / week to make up for your woes vs the fully deserved €500 / week increase they received.
So Please everyone stop complaining against this fantastic Goverment of Ours.....ALL HAIL P.N ....ALL HAIL Dr Gatt
Mr Joe Micallef
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:11
What do you expect this or any government to do about the utility and fuels prices, that is, unless you live in vacuum?
melchior sultana
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:36
hehe ezatt, ghandhom bzonn seat iktar komdu al waqt r raqda tal parlament
Brian Gatt
Sep 22nd 2011, 17:03
So you really believe that the prices for the utilities and fuel are due to the International Prices? If you do then man you are living in a Vacuum!!!
No who in his right senses wants to pay his service provider more then double the market price to make up for the company's inefficiences? If a mobile service provider or an internet service provider overcharge you I am sure that you would question him and if he insists in over charging you most probably will change (normal people not those vacuum packed )the offending provider.
Now unfortunately we do not have a choice for the utilities and the fuel so since we dont have a choice you are saying that we dont have a right to complain !!!!
Very Good Mr Micallef Very Good.....and to answer your question a couple of solution crop up at the top of my head but hey I dont have their ridiculously high wages (including the Eur 500 / week incriment just received back dated) so most probably my ideas will not count.....
Mr Victor Laiviera
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:53
City Gate? What "City Gate" Surely you mean "City Gash"?
FRANS H SAID
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:52
A white elephant costing 400 million. Where was this money, how was it approved? How much commission is being paid?
There are too many questions (some of which have not yet been asked) but no answers are available.
2. Did San Agostino mention this to divert the attantion of the public from the Arriva fiasco?
Thank God he will not contest the next election, if he is to be belived.
melchior sultana
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:37
jiena inhoss li dan il projett huwa zbaljat hafna, ma nistax nimmagina go citta bhal belt, still baroque, antika, nithol u insieb teatru modern, inhoss li min idecida dawn l affarijiet mandu l ebda sens ta arti u mhuwiex kburi bil patrimonju ta Malta, memx ghalfejn tkun artist biex tinduna li dan zball, s sens comun bizzejedt, bhal nota stonata go bicca musika sabieha, b'amont bhal 80 mijun setta inbena t teatru originali u l bqija tal flus jintuzaw ahjar, dan juri s sens ta arti u r ras iebsa tal "leaders" taghna. Dizapuntanti
FRANS H SAID
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:53
I agree with you 100%
Paul Giordimaina
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:05
Ghax ma ghamillc il pjanti inti.
Paul Micallef
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:24
SUr Giordmaina konna nohorgu b irhas zgur u ahjar minn dik il pastazata!
Mr Lawrence Fenech
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:25
@Giordimajna.
Ghax il-pjanti originali kienu ga hemm, fottihom Piano li tefa dawk il-miljuni min flus il-poplu fil-but ghal-progett nofs kedda.
melchior sultana
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:44
Sur Giordimaina mhemx pjanijiet x'tamel, il pjan ga ghamlu Edward Middleton Barry, nibqa nisorprendi ruhi kif jibqa ikun aw min ma jirnexilux jara il hsara wara da kollhu
C Demanuele
Sep 22nd 2011, 13:01
nobody is considering the architectural feat this project entails.
and please stop calling valletta a baroque city, as it has diverse styles which make it unique.
and what about the present parliament, a wound in the palace. finally we will have the armoury in the place it had to stay.
Mr Joe Micallef
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:20
Melchior Sultana, bl'istess ragunament tieghek x'ghandu x'jaqsam li stil ta Barry mal-Belt post baroka?
j. mangion
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:19
full marks Hon Minister, all contractors
and many many workers involved
in this wonderful project.
a project that will definitely mark an era in our history of glory.
safety and convenience are of full credit.
absolutely no doubt that citygate arcades
are included in this project.
a shopping mall that compliment the project,
enhance the complete area around.
a shopping mall that locals and tourists frequent daily.
Nazzareno Cortis
Sep 22nd 2011, 15:47
You must be representing the Minority of the maltese nation-------------!!!!!!!
D. A . Agius
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:10
"Asked how the project was going to be financed, Dr Gatt asked journalists to refer the question to the Finance Minister. “I’m not really involved in that aspect,” he said."
WHAT?
Even for organising a simple day out, the logistics guy would liaise with the finance guy to check whether one can afford it!
Mrs Janet Bayes
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:01
No idea what time of day the filming took place - - but didnt see any workers!
Carmel Borg
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:15
ehe...dak ix-xoghol sar wahdu...mill-lejl ghan-nar. F'construction site bhal dik, min fuq bejt, il-haddiema daqs labra jidrhu!
Kif fuq kollox irridu nikkumentaw.
Mr Lawrence Mifsud
Sep 22nd 2011, 15:08
That's way it will ONLY cost 80m. The elfs are building it!
Lena Hahn
Sep 22nd 2011, 10:57
I think Mr. Gatt and the rest of the population both know he should have said something rational and practical about the Arriva (or rather, Transport Malta) fiasco.
This, as oppposed to something empty and hopeless regarding the gateless city gate, armful and legful parliament, and roofless theatre fiasco.
Mr Joseph E Briffa
Sep 22nd 2011, 13:27
The new bus service has definitely proved to be a big success. With a couple of tweakings of the remaining few routes, problems are bound to be resolved. If a route is profitable, Arriva will press TM for it, no doubt about that. Arriva is not a charitable institution, it is here to make money like every company in business.
Lena Hahn
Sep 22nd 2011, 21:01
@Mr Briffa.
Yes, you keep telling yourself that.
In the meantime, allow me to point out just 3 things (that need something more than 'tweaking' to be solved)
1. Arriva 'Park and Ride's located in places like the middle of a valley (such as Marsa). Kindly illuminate me as to how we are expected to walk to our 2nd bus in that water in Winter (or even the minute a drop of rain falls down, given the great roads and systems we have).
2. As one can see from point number 1, there is usually a need to board a second bus with this new system. Something I would not have an issue with if the roads and the systems were in good working order, or even if buses kept to their timetable.
3. Buses aren't sticking perfectly to the timetable. Something which I also wouldn't have an issue with if the trips were more frequent and there was little risk missing your second bus (refer to Point number 2) for reasons that include but aren't restricted to those mentioned in Point 1.
I sincerely hope the necessary 'tweakings' to are carried out to fix these things as soon as possible.
PS: With respect to your claim that Arriva 'will press TM for it': I lost hope that will happen the minute the company said the changes it carried out in September were a great success and it was now working effectively. Because, let me tell you, it isn't.
Peter Camilleri
Sep 22nd 2011, 22:46
@ Mr Joseph E. Briffa
According to you, the new bus service has definitely proved to be a big success. Unfortunately, the majority of Maltese commuters do not seem to agree with you. The prevailing opinion is that it is the biggest flop in the history of Maltese public transport. Or don't you read the comments?
Paul Micallef
Sep 22nd 2011, 10:51
X sar minnha Smart City?
Reuben D. Spiteri
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:07
The usual "maltese gemgem". Could you please stay on topic? I'm not saying that Smart City isn't overdue but I hate to see topics sidetracked by other issues.
Mr Jo Camm
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:08
Fit-Times tal-lum ghandek risposta, sur Micallef.
Paul Micallef
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:24
Sur Spiteri, on topic qieghed, ghax parti mill weghda ta Austin Gatt. Sur Camm: Fatti rrid mhux weghdi fierha. Jekk int kuntent bihom, jien m inix
Charles Vella
Sep 22nd 2011, 11:55
Go on the site of smart city and see for your self the work which is going on there! Qabel tparla kun af il fatti!!
R. Gauci
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:12
Smart City? Gvern Laburista gdid jifthu zgur hemm
Paul Micallef
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:26
Int tafhom il fatti Sur Vella? Jew insejt kemm il CEO irrizenjaw minn Smart City? U kif certu businesses li suppost kellhom jigu ma gewx? DIn bhal tal Microsoft li suppost kellha timpjega hafna nies biex impjegat 4 min nies biss! Nahseb ahjar tkun tafhom INT il fatti Sur Vella qabel tpatpat fil vojt!
Mr Lawrence Fenech
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:28
@ Jo Camm
Vera, ghax-fil 5.00 qghadd noghod in-nies hergin u kienu 15,000 kollha b'sahhithom u ferhana.
Mr Jo Camm
Sep 22nd 2011, 12:39
Sur Micallef - Jiena ghadni ma mortx sa Smart City, imma li naqra f'The Times nemmnu, ma nemminx lil min iwieghed li ghandu soluzzjonijiet ghal kollox u qatt ma jghid x'inhuma.
F'The Times tal-lum, fil-Business Section hemm: "Smart Technologies has opened a new office at SmartCity Malta which will act as a support centre for clients operating from SCM". Dan jindika li x-xoghol miexi sew, mhux kif jixtiequ xi whud.
Mr Jean Pierre Ellul
Sep 22nd 2011, 14:32
Fi Smart City Binja Wahda Em lesta u ghada trid tintella . u em binja ohra qeda titela bhal issa
Paul Micallef
Sep 26th 2011, 14:59
Sur Camm: Mela missek ma teminx lil PN l ewwel wiehed li l ewwel iwieghed u jghid mod u mbaghad jaghmel mod iehor! U nahseb ahjar tqum mir raqda li rieqed ghax m inti tinduna b xejn x inhu jigri fil pajjiz!