Rabat’s Grand Hotel Verdala will be demolished to make way for a luxurious eight-storey complex, after the development was green-lighted by the planning authority on Thursday.
The project was given the go-ahead one year after the PA approved its outline permit, following recommendation by the planning directorate that had claimed the proposal would have a moderate positive impact compared to the current building.
The existing building, across Inguanez, ir-Rgħajja, San Bastjan and Santa Katerina streets, will be demolished. Three separate blocks with six floors above street level and two ones below will be constructed. A garage will also be able to host 176 cars.
Minister Ian Borg completes ODZ pool despite ongoing appeal
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Transport Minister Ian Borg who was responsible for the Planning Authority until only a few weeks ago, will soon be able to take a dip in his ODZ pool as work has now been completed despite an appeal lodged against the permit.
The Shift can reveal that works on Borg’s pool have been ongoing since last summer even though there is a pending appeal before the Environment and Planning Tribunal (EPRT) claiming that the permit issued to the minister was irregular.
In reply to questions, Minister Borg confirmed the work done saying he was given the go-ahead from the EPRT to proceed.
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