MEPA has approved an application for the building of a temporary wind monitoring mast at L-Ahrax in Mellieha to measure wind strength.

The studies are needed as part of plans for the building of a wind farm at nearby Sikka l-Bajda.

The 80-metre mast will be in place for two years. It will be supported by guy wires anchored at 25m and 50m radius intervals. The area will be surrounded by a fence.

It will be built on an undeveloped patch of garigue near the tip of the peninsula.

Roundel bird diverters will be installed to reduce the risk of bird collisions with the mast and the wires as the site is close to a area populated by Shearwaters.

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