Siggiewi local council launches petition against 80-residence Housing Authority development

Siggiewi local council has launched a petition against an 80residence development by the Housing Authority in the area including Triq it-Tabib Nikol Zammit, Triq l-Imdina and Triq Dun Manwel Zammit.

“The council is not against projects that have a social significance, but is objecting to this massive development due to its density and the problems it would create in the centre of the village. The development includes 80 residences, which includes sheltered housing, and a number of other facilities.

“This large development will also cause a number of issues related to planning, the environment, parking, traffic, the infrastructure and cleanliness.”

The council, as well as residents, had submitted their objections to the planning application, which was approved back in 2013.

It was argued that such projects should occur on adequate sites. “This project should be reconsidered, and the council has made a number of requests to government to reconsider it, with the aim of such public land being put to better use.”

Siggiewi Mayor Alessia Psaila Zammit said the council took the decision to launch a petition as work on the site has begun, and the council has again received complaints from residents who are worried about the massive development and its effect.

The petition asks the authorities to revise the development and ensure that the project blends in with the area, with facilities that will benefit the community, while leaving more open space to which the community will have access.