The Malta Chamber of SMEs is currently launching its Budget 2022 proposals. For Gozo it is covering four key areas – development, digitalisation opportunities, transport and connectivity and infrastructure.

The Chamber has made no mention of a permanent link such as the proposed Gozo-Malta tunnel, but does call for an air-link connection and for the harbour to be extended.

As regards development, it has proposed that there should be no more building in ODZ areas.

The proposals for Gozo are set out below:

Development

• No more buildings in ODZ areas

• Create a scheme specific for Gozo targeting the renovations of old unused houses

Digitalisation opportunities

• Package to companies operating in Digital to open in Gozo

Transport and Connectivity

• Re-start the air link connection with Malta

• Reduction in cost of ferry tickers for Maltese residents with electric vehicles

• Installation of electric chargers in all villages

Infrastructure

• Sustainable multi story car park in Victoria.

• Start a process for the extension of the Mgarr Harbour.

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