The government is seeking private investors to finance the building and operation of two floating islands in St Thomas Bay and Marsalforn, Times of Malta has learnt.

Known as modular floating systems, the structures will cover 400 square metres and increase the surface area available to bathers in these bays.

The government has issued a call for tenders and aims to have the two new swimming facilities in place by June 15.

They are expected to be placed in the areas known as Banju tas-Sorijiet, in Marsalforn Bay, Gozo, and off St Thomas Bay in Marsacala.

They will be connected to land via a floating walkway and will sport diving boards as well as nets at enclosed areas to prevent the entry of jelly fish. They will also afford mooring facilities for boats.

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