The abandoned Fort Bengħisa is turning into a dumping ground where people dispose of all kinds of waste. Someone even disposed of construction material at the fortification. Complaints to Mepa have fallen on deaf ears. Can the authorities tackle this before the problem escalates?
Moon surface road
The road leading to Homemate at the Mrieħel industrial estate is in dire need of a good resurfacing job. The street is laden with potholes, leading to an uncomfortable ride and damage being cause to vehicles. The road is not only used by those visiting the popular outlet but also the government's bring-in site, as well as other popular businesses.
Safety hazard
Workers carrying out plastering work at Luigi Onofrio Street in Swatar have not been taking any safety precautions while working. Those working in the balconies are risking life and limb by working without any harnesses. The balconies and roof have no railings either. Why is the safety of such workers only given priority after someone gets hurt?
Dirty parking
Commercial vehicles belonging to two outlets in St Paul’s Street in Naxxar are on a daily basis taking up all the parking spots in the area. This has been brought to the attention of both the local council and the police, however the situation has remained unchanged. Recently, another issue cropped up, as caravans for sale have started to appear and are being parked there indefinitely. Is this legal? Can the authorities involved do something about this situation?
Office chaos
What should have been a quick document drop-off at Transport Malta for one driver took well over an hour, as customer service halls there are a complete mess. The information desk at hall B is useless, as nobody is available to offer help. A ticket system is in place to control queues but this is not being enforced. Chaos ensues when customers walk straight up to the front of the lines. To make matters worse, clerks take their time with every case, often spending over 15 minutes on each one. Transport Malta needs to sort this out as soon as possible.
Illegal dumping
Why do people still resort to illegal dumping when there are free sites, such as the bring-in sites, where people could easily dump their unwanted items free of charge?
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