The saga of the proposed building of an interpretation centre at scenic Dwejra, in San Lawrenz, Gozo, takes another turn tomorrow when the Mepa board considers amendments to a permit issued in 2006.

The Authority in 2008 had stopped the building of a structure at the edge of the ridge overlooking the 'inland sea' because it did not conform to the original plans.

The concrete frame of the structure has since then stood abandoned, a symbol of uncertainty about the way ahead.

Environment NGOs had insisted that this was a 'monstrosity' and an eyesore which needed to be removed.

The proposal before the Mepa board tomorrow is aimed at improving the visual impact of the development through a partial demolition of the structure. The concrete pillars of the top floor will now be removed and replaced by a smaller wooden structure, making it look like a terrace.

The building will house the interpretation centre and ancillary facilities, including a restaurant.

Mepa had, between 1998 and 2000, turned down three applications for the building of a restaurant at Dwejra.

In 2006, it approved the Qawra-Dwejra Heritage Park.

Qawra Tower, on the way down to Dwejra, was identified as the site of the interpretation centre, but that was later dismissed because the tower is not accessible for people with special needs.

In terms of a Dwejra Life Project, work then started on the concrete structure which was to have the interpretation centre on its ground floor and a restaurant on top.

Nature Trust, which was coordinating the Heritage Park project, was among NGOs that complained that the structure was too big and not in line with the original plan, and work was stopped and abandoned to this day.