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The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has opposed plans to turn the former Times of Malta building in Valletta into a luxury apartment complex, according to a representation filed with the Planning Authority. The main concern is the extent of the excavatioCulture watchdog opposes plans for former Times building
The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has opposed plans to turn the former Times of Malta building in Valletta into a luxury apartment complex, according to a representation filed with the Planning Authority. The main concern is the extent of the excavation that is being planned so as to include an underground car park beneath Strickland House. According to the superintendence, the rock cutting could pose serious dangers for Auberge de Castille across the road. Apart from this, the superintendence said it was also concerned about the complete demolition of Strickland House, due to the possibility of historical value within. Hili Company, which acquired the St Paul’s Street property from the Allied Group in December, plans to redevelop the existing building into 50 apartments over eight floors, two of them receded, as well as a cafeteria and five levels of underground parking. The company is describing the development as “Valletta’s only luxury residential complex, comprising high-end apartments, with concierge service and car parking facilities”. Designs for the building’s façade, by architect Martin Xuereb, envisage a mix of open and traditional closed balconies, with... Read more