MEPA has today approved the permit to carry out an extensive project in Xewkija. The Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo announced that the project involves the renovation of existing buildings; buildings to be used for exhibitions. Existing walls will be demolished to create open space forming a Piazzetta. The alley and the road will be paved. 
Works on the installation of the new public toilets and the installation of a lift at Saint John the Baptist Square, in Xewkija begun earlier this year by the Xewkija Local Council, in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo who is part-financing this project.
The public conveniences (both for men and women) are situated underground at the main square of the village. The village attracts many tourists, with the Rotunda Church and the Sculpture Museum, both located in the square.
The Gozo Minister said that the completion of this work will ensure that the public conveniences will be accessible to all.
Dr Refalo said that this project is part of several embellishment projects taking place in localities around Gozo, which, he said, the Ministry is fully committed to fulfil.
The permit may be access online at www.mepa.org.mt [1], under reference number 3076/14.