An application has been filed to construct a large home for the elderly on land located outside the development zone on Triq Valletta, in Mqabba, on the site of a disused quarry.

The total number of beds stands at 252.

The application outlines the demolition of existing structures, ramp, gates, rubble and boundary walls as well as the uprooting and planting trees and the proposed rehabilitation of disused soft stone quarry, including filling of same and landscaping works.

The proposal includes the construction of an old people’s home that comprises of a basement (level -1 ), three floors (levels 0,1,2) above ground and roof structures at level 3. The basement level consists of a car park having 137 parking spaces, 6 accessible parking spaces and 1 accessible van space, an unloading/loading area, kitchen, dining areas and ancillary facilities.

 Level 0 consists of a reception area, lounge, multi purpose hall, accommodation (42-2-bedded guest rooms ) and ancillary facilities. It also includes a wandering garden, other gardens and a parking area – having 11 spaces pickup and drop off area, an ambulance space, a space for a fire truck and minibuses, ramps leading to the basement level and a security room.

Level 1 consists of a staff area, lounge, accommodation ( 42-2- bedded guestrooms) and ancillary facilities. Level 2 consists of a crafts room, lounge, accommodation (42 – 2-bedded guestrooms), chapel and ancillary facilities.

The total site area for the proposed development stands at 18,979sqm, according to the application.