No fixed commercial kiosks will be allowed on the two floating islands to be set up through a public-private partnership in Marsalforn and Masrsascala, according to Projects Malta.

Instead, private investors are expected to raise revenue in other ways, such as snack facilities offered by boats moored to the floating platforms and activities to be held after “public hours”, including sporting events and private functions. A spokesman for Projects Malta Ltd – a newly established government entity entrusted with the administration of PPPs – told Times of Malta investors could not alter the design featured in the tender document even though many asked about such a possibility during a clarification meeting held a few days ago.

“There will be no fixed kiosks on the new beach facilities,” the spokesman said. “Instead, there will be a pool in the centre of the structure to be used by the public.” All facilities will be free of charge between 9am and 6.30pm. The owners of the two floating islands – covering an area or about 400 square metres – would then be free to generate revenue through any commercial activity subject to permits by the competent authorities.

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