Wake up! The processing of applications for building further blocks of flats at Tigné must be stopped to avoid further cramming and lack of space to protect local and foreign residents, who are alarmed at our lack of commitment we had initially made.

Building further blocks will have a disastrous effect on all and sundry. Sliema Local Council and Residents Association need to follow up Mepa’s applications in process.

Mepa needs guidelines on Tigné if not a clear-cut policy, which would be more than welcome by the people, before it is too late.

For example, let us preserve the most open sea views from a pjazza for the public. The allowable percentage of built-up area to open spaces has already been reached at Tigné. Tigné was always meant to be the lungs of an overbuilt Sliema.

Carmen Camilleri

SLIEMA