Alternattiva Demokratika Sliema Local Councillor Michael Briguglio, who participated in the MEPA meeting during which the Fort Cambridge project was approved, said “It is a big disappointment that the MEPA board refused to take serious consideration of the concerns of Sliema Local Council, Alternattiva Demokratika, NGOs such as Flimkien Ghall-Ambjent Ahjar and Qui-si-sana/Tigne’ Residents Association and of various experts and residents.

In particular, MEPA spokespersons played with words regarding the absence of a proper social impact assessment. EIA consultants did not give a valid reason to justify the impact of the development in terms of air quality, due to construction and increased traffic pollution. The issue regarding impact of the highrise buildings was basically played down by displaying a couple of photomontages.”

Mr Briguglio also questioned why MEPA had already prepared a press release stating that the development was approved, when the MEPA board meeting had not even started. “The public awaits an explanation”, concluded Mr Briguglio.

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