Moviment Graffitti strongly objects to Sannat mega development
Magnate Joseph Portelli proposing massive 125-apartment block near Sannat cliff edge
The area highlighted for the proposed development
Moviment Graffitti is strongly objecting to the proposal for the construction of a block of 125 apartments just 300 metres from the cliff edge in Sannat, Gozo. The block, proposed by Gozitan construction magnate Joseph Portelli, lists known Portelli partners Mark Agius (Ta’ Dirjanu), Samuel Saliba and Joseph Vella as applicants for the blocks.
In a statement, the organisation highlighted how three separate applications (PA/02035/2, PA/02087/21 and PA/05048/20) have been filed in an attempt to avoid the scrutiny necessary for a single massive development. In fact, one of these permits on Triq ta Bebunaq and Triq it-Tempju tal-Imramma has already been issued by the PA, in what the group has described as a tried-and-tested tactic that allows developers to obtain permits with rela
“This devious strategy to bypass the necessary studies should be put to an end,” said a spokesperson for
Moviment Graffitti. “Developers are making separate applications while hiding behind the names of family members and other associates. This shows how the system itself is fundamentally flawed, undermining any potential for sound planning and resulting in gross planning injustice.”
The development foresees the construction of swimming pools and decking on ODZ land, with the approval of these applications set to present the opportunity for further take-up of fresh land. This new invasion in ODZ land will not only come at the expense of a scenic clifftop, but also set the precedent for the take-up of more green spaces, Graffitti said.
Local Photographer Captures Stunning Shot Of Fin Whale Spotted In Gozo
Just yesterday, a rare sighting of at least one whale was spotted and filmed off of the coast of Munxar in Gozo. The video was posted online by Melania Bajada, showing a whale surfacing the waters to breathe.
However, according to Bajada, there was actually more than one whale that could be seen from Sanap Cliffs, though the species of whale is unclear.
Several people online have speculated that it might be a fin whale, which can grow to a maximum length of 26m and a maximum weight of 74 tonnes.