The Malta Environment and Planning Authority has published a development brief for the redundant Ħal Ferħ tourist complex and its immediate surroundings in Għajn Tuffieħa to direct the sustainable planning development and future use of this area.

Public consultation will take place over the next six weeks and MEPA will be meeting the local council, NGOs, tourism related agencies and other interested stakeholders for the final plan to based on principles of sustainable development.

Stemming from a policy provision in the North West Local Plan, the brief seeks to promote the redevelopment and reuse of the land for tourism, with the goal to develop in a sustainable manner the site’s environmental and heritage assets. It emphasises that the land-use on this site will be used for tourism oriented purposes only.

The brief also encourages energy conservation measures both in the conserved structures as well as any new or replacement buildings.

Hard or digital copies of the development brief may be viewed or purchased from the MEPA offices in Floriana, the Mellieħa council or the authority's website www.mepa.org.mt.

The public is encouraged to send their comments and suggestions to Halferh@mepa.org.mt up to October 31.

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