Birkirkara residents lament ‘senseless’ development of home for the elderly
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An announcement that works on a home for the elderly will start “in a few weeks” surprised Birkirkara residents as the €12 million project has yet to be approved by the Planning Authority. Social Solidarity Minister Michael Falzon, Tourism Minister KonrBirkirkara residents lament ‘senseless’ development of home for the elderly
An announcement that works on a home for the elderly will start “in a few weeks” surprised Birkirkara residents as the €12 million project has yet to be approved by the Planning Authority. Social Solidarity Minister Michael Falzon, Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi and the Parliamentary Secretary for Active Ageing, Anthony Agius Decelis, said last week the project would consist of two parking levels, reservoirs and five levels of residential accommodation. According to the Planning Authority website, the development, led by Projects Malta, is still at the vetting stage, awaiting the submission of additional information from the architect in charge. “It shows an election is upon us,” one resident said. “I feel like they are trying to buy us off with the promise of more parking spaces,” he said, adding that the project did not make sense because the road was already heavily congested. “This is the only open space left in the area and the impact of the project on our lifestyle will be significant, not to mention its effect on the financial value of our residences,” another resident commented in written submissions to the planning watchdog. “This is not only my opinion but also that... Read more