Win-win solution at Kappara - FAA

Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) welcomed the permit issued this week for the flyover at Kappara. It said it appreciated the efforts made by Transport Malta to amend its plans following the interventions of FAA, Nature Trust and Kappara residents, who objected to the destruction of a large number of trees in the Wied Għollieqa valley and the unnecessary traffic deviations that would have increased air pollution in the area. "The changes implemented by Transport Malta safeguard the natural environment as much as possible and accommodate the needs of all residents by re-routing traffic, lowering the flyover and adding sound barriers aimed at mitigating the effect of traffic noise on Kappara residents. "These changes show that when active public participation is met with commitment and goodwill on the part of public authorities, solutions can be found which respect the natural environment, social needs and infrastructural requirements." It said that in compensation for the unavoidable destruction of a number of trees, TM would carry out badly-needed works at Wied Għollieqa. This contrasted sharply with the authority's tree management, whose tree expert was transferred to another...