PN vows to safeguard Sliema residents’ interests

The fact that the Sliema local council – with a majority of Nationalist Party (PN) councillors – and the PN representative on the Planning Authority (PA) board had voted against the development of the Townsquare project in Sliema was proof of the PN’s commitment to safeguard the interests of Sliema residents, the party claimed.

In a statement, the PN welcomed the decision by the Environment and Resources Authority to appeal the PA’s decision to approve the construction of a 40-storey high-rise building in Sliema – traditionally considered a PN stronghold in local and general elections.

The party said that even its representative on the ERA board had voted in favour of appealing the PA’s decision.

It was disappointing to note that the ERA had decided not to appeal the PA’s decision to grant a permit for the development of another high-rise development in Mriehel, for which it said it had other means with which to get its point across, the PN said.

“We feel the ERA is abdicating its responsibilities when it chooses not to use the only tool at its disposal, especially since its chairman – Victor Axiaq – had expressed serious doubt on the photomontages presented to the PA.”

The PN said it would continue serving as the voice for Sliema residents and all those who care about Malta’s heritage.