Harbour Management, operators of the Mgarr Marina in Gozo, said that a new attraction has been added to its 240 berths – a floating platform. The 120-sqm structure is aimed at providing an area for leisure and entertainment at the upgraded marina and Zewwieqa Waterfront.

The platform, which took over 300-man hours to build and set up, is reachable from land, by sea and is also towable to any desired location. Its purpose will increase the potential of the Zewwieqa Waterfront in Mgarr, said the Harbour Management team.

“The aim of the platform is to create an area for business opportunities around the Zewwieqa Waterfront,” said Gennaro Xerri, General Manager of Harbour Management, operators of the Mgarr Marina. “Boat owners and the general public can benefit from this installation as an area of recreation and entertainment where events can be organised afloat in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by water and scenery of yachting life. We are excited with this extension to the marina as the opportunities it offers are multiple.”

Since 2010, Harbour Management said that it has “invested over €2.5 million in the upgrading of facilities in Mgarr Marina by replacing the old underwater anchorage systems and replacing pontoon installations. The Government has re-generated the area by refurbishing and embellishing the Zewwieqa Waterfront and surrounding areas.”

“Harbour Management is looking forward to further investment which will include a superyacht facility that can cater for vessels over 50mt in length,” said Mr Xerri.

The first event on the platform was held by the Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) who after their regatta held a barbecue evening afloat. There were some 60 yacht owners, crew and regatta participants from 10 boats forming part of the RMYC at the event.

Permalink: Mgarr Marina in Gozo launches new floating entertainment platform