Capital Projects

These include investment in land reclamation, investment in allowing merchant vessels to connect to the national grid and thus be in a position to keep their engines off resulting in reducing air pollution around the harbour area as well as:

a. An investment shall be made in the Pinto and Lascaris Wharfs to allow for the berthing of larger ships.

b. A €60 million fund has been allocated to Gozo’s Sustainable Urban Development. The Minister noted that the Government shall be determining where these funds will be used in 2023.

• The Minister noted that the Government has signed a contract for works to commence on the Ferry terminal in Bugibba. Moreover, a request for proposals for a similar investment in Marsamxett shall be issued in the coming months.
• Further studies on the development of a Rural Airfield in Gozo have been undertaken.
• The Minister announced that a study has been completed whereby a second interconnector between Malta and Sicily shall be laid. The Budget allocation for this investment is €160 million.