Can the relevant authorities, that is, the Land Department and the Malta Tourism Authority, inform us why the old Balluta boathouse and slipway, which have been a favourite public bathing spot for many decades, are seemingly being given, or sold, to a contractor who has declared that he intends to kit out the place as a water sports commercial outlet? The intention appears to be to rent out paddle boats, speedboats, umbrellas and deckchairs, which, obviously, will leave no space for the public to enjoy freely.
We have a right to know.