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Name: Victor Galea
Date: 04 Dec 08
Time: 12:00am
 Everybody assumes that the spectacular landscape value of the valley and the bay at Ramla constitute a fundamental point of reference for tourism in Gozo.

Such a natural asset is an attraction to all those visiting the island and therefore benefits all other existing tourist businesses in Gozo. I feel that it is then obligatory to prevent the threat of opportunistic development in this area which would also damage the Gozo tourist product as a whole.

In view of the outcome by the MEPA Planning Appeals Board, I question whether the Appeals Board would have been so considerate with a common citizen. The developers' appeal infront of MEPA should have been declared null and void, the same way as it would have been to any common citizen who fails to follow procedures accordingly.

On the otherhand, I would like to propose specific sustainable and ecological projects for Ramla l-Hamra Bay instead of villas and private swimming pools:

1. MEPA should truly safeguard the environments around Ramla l-Hamra by including the whole area in the EU funded and protected programme of Natura 2000;

2. Heritage Trusts and NGOs should be supported in obtaining EU funds to transform the whole Ramla area as an international heritage site;

3 Re-establish its archaeological remains;

4. Highlighting its geomorphologic features and habitat that supports endemic flora and fauna while ecological walks and expeditions could take place under professional guidance;

5. Promote Ramla for a Blue Flag bay status;

6. Ensure that Ramla l-Hamra remains free from light pollution, a characteristic sought avidly by our visitors;

7. Its spectacular landscape value should not only be protected but promoted as an ideal location for astronomical observation; and

8. The state should claim back the land from the Ulysses Lodge proprietors, to remove the abandoned building, restore the partially concreted-over Roman pathway to its former self and holistically restore the whole area.

I would like to invite whoever is responsible to gather ideas from the general public with regards to the Eco-Ghawdex project to take any of these suggestions on board. I do not mind that the Green Party don't take any credit unless there is the will to truly implement this project for the benefit of present and future generations.

Victor Galea

AD Spokesman for Gozo

Gharb

victorgalea@onvol.net
Name: Arnold Sciberras
Date: 04 Dec 08
Time: 12:00am
 we maltese are really unique! we have no shame at all. such a wonderful heritage in the pawn of a few lowlives with big pocket.thanks for keeping your word after the election!
Name: Arnold Sciberras
Date: 04 Dec 08
Time: 12:00am
 we maltese are really unique! we have no shame at all. such a wonderful heritage in the pawn of a few lowlives with big pocket.thanks for keeping your word after the election!
Name: Peter Paul Portelli
Date: 04 Dec 08
Time: 12:00am
 I wish to urge everyone who loves the environment to support the Xaghrin against the developers who has been trying for many years to develop the hillside of Xaghra, overlooking Ramla Bay. I am obviously from Nadur and living in Melbourne, but I grew up overlooking the site where the project is planned. I use to work in the fields on the site with my father. Please don't let these greedy developers have it their way. Peter Paul Portelli. www.nadurjana.com
Name: Chris
Date: 04 Dec 08
Time: 12:00am
 I feel like crying to hear that the Ramla is in danger of loosing it's present state again. Where is the love of this island and all the history in it? Why do we have to destroy every bit of value that we have? Don't you know, that there is a beautiful Roman Villa buried under the sand and if the permits are issued, it will be destroyed and lost for ever? We should be proud of our country and stop this. Of all places, Ramla? Be patriotic and learn how to preserve Ramla! The Roman Villa was preserved under the sand and we should preserve it too for the future. One day we will have something to show the world! Please MEPA have some concious! MEPA you do not deserve to be there and let every bit of our island be destroyed for good.