The proposed Gozo tunnel is to have one lane in each direction and many observers have already said that this is not good enough.

I have not yet heard a credible explanation as to whether this tunnel is feasible in the near future. The geology between Malta and Gozo has not been studied enough, we do not have updated geological maps and there are active faults.

This has been glossed by the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure by saying that our experts think otherwise. And nothing has been said about the impact on the Gozo network of roads. People hellbent on having a Gozo tunnel are not capable of coming up with better alternatives. Those who represent Gozo on various boards do not have the interest of Gozo in their hearts but are only concerned about money and businesses.

I think that an underground metro system all over Malta and linked to Gozo, as proposed by the Nationalist Party, is a better option for the whole country. Building more roads will not make the traffic problem any better but will be an incentive for more cars on the roads.

Gozitans working in Malta will have a fast comfortable method of transport to and from work. Gozo will still be protected from excessive cars coming to Gozo and will remain an island.

In conjunction with this, allowing other companies to ferry people, goods and vehicles to and from Malta will increase efficiency, as competition did in other sectors. Just look at what competition did to air travel and to supermarkets in Gozo.

If one can find the funds to make a tunnel, how can one not find the money to improve the infrastructure in Mġarr Harbour, Gozo? And why not have other places in Malta where the ferry boats can dock, like Valletta and the south?

And what happened to the proposed air transport between Malta and Gozo? And why is Gozo still without a public swimming pool? When the Minister for Gozo writes in the newspapers she is full of enthusiasm and vision! However I see these writings as nothing but empty words.

I know a parent who every week takes her autistic young man for swim therapy to the south of Malta. Could we not provide better facilities in Gozo?