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ERA was referred the case of a development to supply electricity to the boathouses in Ġnejna on the 22nd July and has in principle objected to the proposal. This is because while the trench itself is unlikely to have a significant direct negative impact from an environmental point of view, the fact that provisions of utility services which the proposed trench is intended to serve is ‘illegal development’, is of significant environmental concern. ERA’s position on this matter is also based on the fact that the area has been designated as a Natura 2000 site (Rdumijiet ta’ Malta: Ir-Ramla taċ-Ċirkewwa sa Il-Ponta ta’ Bengħisa) and is adjacent to the Marine Special Area of Conservation of International Importance (‘Il-Baħar bejn Rdum Majjiesa u Ras ir-Raħeb’). |
