Following yet another house collapse, the incident in Fgura which could have had have tragic results, Flimkien Ghal Ambjent Ahjar is seriously concerned at recurring malpractices, lack of proper on-site checks and the inexistence of any post-incident framework within which unfortunate citizens can seek legal redress and compensation......
Press Release issued on: 18/05/2016
More DetailsDear Sir/Madam, Flimkien għal Ambjent Ahjar welcomes the Planning Authority’s decision to unanimously refuse the application to build a home for the elderly in the quarry at Wied il-Għomor, one of the few remaining unbuilt areas between Swieqi and San Ġwann. At the MEPA hearing FAA expressed its shock that the Case Officer......
Press Release issued on: 05/05/2016
More DetailsFlimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) welcomes the news that the high-rise Mistra Towers will not be built, for a number of reasons, foremost among them, the “over-abundance of ongoing development on the island.” This was the same reason given when the Ali Report, commissioned by MEPA and carried out by the international......
Press Release issued on: 14/01/2016
More DetailsIn a recent debate on real estate, Dr. Lawrence Gonzi surprised everyone by admitting We had schemes for people to direct funds invested abroad to Malta but in hindsight I can say that many of these funds went to property. A result of the schemes we introduced led to an over-supply of property." This is confirmed in......
Press Release issued on: 23/11/2007
More DetailsFlimkien ghal-Ambjent Ahjar fully supports residents from Birzebbugia and much further afield who are calling for the full preservation of the Razzett Tal-Papa in Birzebbugia. The Tal-Papa farm is not just a remarkable example of vernacular architecture, but also of great historical significance to the area as a farming community......
Press Release issued on: 28/10/2007
More DetailsThe environment group Flimkien għall-Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) welcomes MEPA’s decision to instruct the developers of Fort Cambridge project (ex-Holiday Inn, Sliema) to prepare an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA). FAA spokesperson Astrid Vella commented “This confirms what FAA has always maintained that an EIA was required......
Press Release issued on: 24/10/2007
More DetailsFlimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) welcomes the revocation of a permit for the construction of 23 villas with pools overlooking beautiful Ramla l-Hamra Bay in Gozo. The legal searches carried out by the objector architect had revealed that the land in question does not belong wholly to the developers, as there is a public road......
Press Release issued on: 06/10/2007
More DetailsWith reference to the letter by Ms. Sylvana Debono, MEPA PRO, re. the Buqana petrol station (Times 17 th September), Flimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) appreciates that petrol stations should be moved out of residential areas but relocation to areas of scenic beauty should not be an option. Ms Debono cites three parameters in......
Press Release issued on: 21/09/2007
More DetailsFlimkien ghal Ambjent Ahjar (FAA) registers its concern at MEPA’s decision to approve a permit to set up a petrol station with canopy, car-wash, garage and shop at Buqana, in the beautiful valley beneath Rabat, on the road between Mdina and Ta’ Qali. The environment NGO states that while it appreciates that petrol stations......
Press Release issued on: 14/09/2007
More DetailsWith reference to MEPA explanation (Mepa explains permit for house near temples – The Times, 13 July), following FAA queries on developments inside and outside the building zone close to Ta Hagrat temples, Flimkien ghal Ambjent is far from reassured by the planning authority response. FAA asks Can the Superintendance of......
Press Release issued on: 16/07/2007
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