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ERA does U-turn on Dingli tourism complex
Favourable verdict for tourism complex on site of former fireworks factory despite earlier objection to having tourist facilities on Natura 2000 site
11 April 2021, 8:41am
by James Debono
The Environment and Resources Authority has dropped its original objection to a proposed tourist complex on the site of a former explosives factory in Dingli.
Although considerably downscaled, the project still does not address the ERA’s original concern about committing the disused factory to tourism-related development, which could attract such future development in the pristine area.
In a screening report on the current proposal, now proposed by Sunroute Hotels, the ERA said it favourably considers the 14-unit tourist complex as long as its impact can be mitigated. Sunroute currently operates Hotel Santana in Qawra, and is owned by the heirs of Albert Sant of JB Stores. The 14 units will be spread over 10, one-floor blocks, each with its own outd
Santana hoteliers resurrect Dingli eco-spa hotel plans
Second attempt to turn derelict explosives factory into a tourist resort in Dingli, adjacent to a Natura 2000 site
27 January 2021, 4:34pm
by James Debono
A second attempt has been launched to turn a derelict explosives factory into a tourist resort in Dingli, adjacent to a Natura 2000 site.
The downsized proposal for the eco-spa resort – consisting of 10 single-story blocks each with a pool – was first presented in June 2020, but the deals of the latest application was only published in the last days.
La Toc Ltd’s previous plans, presented first in 2017, were of 11 blocks and a restaurant, as well as a 64-car park requiring extensive excavation. The plans were objected to by the local council and environmental NGOs.