With regard to the proposed public swimming pool in Gozo, let me point out that this was an electoral promise by the National Party back in 1991. After 17 years we are still waiting for this amenity, which would be a great improvement to our island.

There are two attractive possibilities for locating the pool: 1) within the existing sports complex; or 2) integrated into the newly constructed secondary school premises in the same area.

Also, supposing that a group of people visited Victoria and some might want to take advantage of the exercise facility while others would want to swim. They could conveniently do this, if the pool were built in Victoria. Even schoolchildren could benefit from such a facility. As Alternattiva Demokratika has been saying all along, I also agree that if Malta already has two such national pools, then Gozo deserves one. Do not continue to treat us as lesser mortals.

Given the suitability of the Otters Water Polo Club for training purposes, Gozitans would optimally benefit from the provision of both facilities, were this scheme pursued.

Let us hope that satisfactory action will be taken without delay.

Angelo Bartolo

Gharb