The Malta Developers Association had predictably welcomed the government's proposals for the re-development of the White Rocks.

In a statement, it said it agreed with the way the government was approaching the development.

"The MDA augurs that this project be done with foresight because this is one of the most beautiful sites in Malta. The MDA is certain that this project will attract great interest and will create a lot of economic benefit," the association said.

"The MDA believes that this will be a project that attracts foreign property buyers and hotels and other tourist-related developments must as much as possible be connected to it."

The association urged its members to  form consortia that will be prepared to bid for this development, saying Maltese developers are capable of producing projects like this to a level that competes with other prestigious projects abroad.

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