Works are well in hand on the building of a new five-star hotel near the Casino' di Venezia at Vittoriosa waterfront.

Parliamentary Secretary Jason Azzopardi, who was taken on a tour of the project this morning, said this was an €18 million project spearheaded by the Port Cottonera consortium and formed another link in the regeneration of the area.

The 100-room hotel will occupy a vacant space near the casino and extend into two adjoining palaces which are being restored. The hotel will be built in harmony with the architecture of the area, Dr Azzopardi said.

Completion is expected in 2013.

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