MP claims proposed Żebbuġ project will damage chapel

A proposed home for the elderly in Żebbuġ could impact the structural integrity of a nearby historic chapel and disturb an underground irrigation system dating back to the Knights of St John, an Opposition MP has warned.
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Godfrey Farrugia, who hails from this locality, outlined his objections to the private project in a submission made to the planning authority. The applicant is Jean Borg.
Located in an urban conservation area, close to the 17th century Tal-Grazzja Chapel, the project comprises a commercial complex at ground floor level and four additional floors on top which would house a home for the elderly.
The block will also be served by an underground parking over two separate levels.
In his submission to the PA, Dr Farrugia said that the proposed development would jar with the predominantly two-storey high streetscape and would badly affect the area.
Concern was also raised on the increase in vehicular traffic which would have to navigate through Triq Tal-Grazzja, parts of which are not even wide enough to accommodate a proper pavement.

In turn, this would increase pollution, decrease the value of the...