The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) today unreservedly condemned the acts of vandalism that have damaged ERA’s premises in Marsa during the night between 18 and 19 July 2019.

The police are investigating this act and examining evidence, including CCTV footage, ERA said in a statement. It appears that this act of vandalism is related to the decision taken yesterday by the Planning Authority Board on the application PA 9890/17 Central Link Highway Development. 

Perimeter walls next to the head offices of the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) at Hexagon House in Marsa were covered in messages against the authority and minister Ian Borg.

ERA said that as an external consultee with the PA, it has examined this case in detail over the past months, including by means of assessing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The Authority prepared detailed reports on such EIA, which included conclusions and recommendations. 

Apart from recommending a number of permit conditions, ERA said it spearheaded discussions that lead to considerable change to the original plans, so that the impact on trees was reduced significantly and the impact on the amount of land taken was also considerably reduced.

ERA will consistently strive in order to protect our natural environment, by using the means and parameters stipulated by the law.