A number of mayors and councillors joined the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli, on a visit to White Rocks as part of the process to transform this area into one of three new national parks.
The local councils that form part of the Eastern Region – made up of localities close to White Rocks – together with the Region’s leadership, have begun sharing their initial ideas. At the same time, the general public is being invited to submit their proposals via parksinmalta.mt/have-your-say/.
During the visit, Minister Dalli explained that the Government, through Project Green, is collecting proposals and ideas from the public so that these spaces truly become created by the people, for the people.
Among the ideas mentioned during the activity were several proposals for sports areas, including a track for cyclists and joggers, the use of the existing jetty for water transport, as well as high ropes facilities. The need for public sanitary facilities and a Park & Ride facility was also highlighted. Councillors also stressed the importance of respecting the area’s natural environment.
“The response from the public has been positive, with different organisations, people from various sectors, and stakeholders coming forward to share their ideas and aspirations. This is the phase where we encourage everyone to take part so that this truly becomes a park that caters for people of different ages and interests,” said Minister Dalli.
White Rocks covers an area of 369,000 square metres — equivalent to 53 football pitches — and until recently was intended for development and construction. Government will be withdrawing the public call for the development of White Rocks so that it can instead become a national park for public enjoyment.
White Rocks is one of three sites that will be developed into national parks. The other two are Fort Campbell in Mellieħa and Manoel Island in Gżira.
