The Mepa board will next Thursday to decide on phase one of an Oncology Centre as an extension to Mater Dei Hospital.

The work includes excavation, related infrastructure and the construction of Phase 1 involving the Radiology Department and in-patient wards.

Meanwhile the government is applying for the widening and realignment of the Coast Road from Bahar ic-Caghaq to St Paul’s Bay.

And while the government is applying for an extension to the Addolorata Cemetery, so too is Gudja parish church extending its own cemetery.

And yesterday’s announcement also said that Enemalta has applied for the construction of the new power station at Delimara.

Finally, the Ambassador Shirt factory in Guardamangia has applied to become a dance school.