Alternattiva Demokratika said today that it supported the gathering being organized this Sunday by three NGOs at Zonqor Point.
AD Chairperson Arnold Cassola said: "Alternattiva Demokratika fully supports the Sunday initiative in Zonqor at 6 pm by Friends of the Earth, Kooperattiva Kummerc Gust and Why not? Zonqor is an ODZ area sanctioned by the 2006 structure plan. No building of any sort should be Placed there. Reason dictates that any Proposed Building Development Should be located in areas already built up are indeed."
Why Not?, Friends of the Earth Malta and Koperattiva Kummerc Ġust said yesterday that they were organizing a gathering at Żonqor Point on 30 August, allowing people to enjoy Żonqor in its natural state.
“In light of the recent announcement regarding the Jordanian development which threatens 18,000 square metres of land which is designated as ODZ, the NGOs believes that it is imperative for people to visit the area, and experience first-hand what it is that we will be losing should the project go through,” the NGOs said in a statement.
The NGOs noted that several endemic species can be found on site – including the Maltese Rock Centuary the Maltese Salt-tree. These could be adversely affected by the construction process and spill-over of construction materials in the area.
It said that the marine landscape at Żonqor point is also renowned for its high aesthetic value; containing fertile reefs, and man-made wrecks (Le Polynesien and HMS) just a few kilometres offshore.
Divemed diving school will be organising a dive during the event. Attendees will meet up at Żonqor Point at around 6pm.