PL will deliver a greener Malta – Rebecca Buttigieg
The electoral proposal of a €700 million investment in green spaces announced by Prime Minister Robert Abela confirms the Labour Party’s vision to deliver a healthier environment for one and all to enjoy. The plan is ambitious, the investment is unprecedented and the political will is strong.
Indeed, ‘unprecedented’ is one of the foundations of Abela’s leadership. Since January 2020, a government led by Abela handled the extraordinary challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, implemented numerous reforms to strengthen democracy and the institutions that deliver it, established the lowest unemployment rate ever and, now, a re-elected Labour government will invest the substantial sum of €700 million to enhance urban greening in urban environments.
Having lived in Gżira for most of my life, I am all too aware of the concern of residents of my locality and the surrounding areas such as Msida, Sliema, St Julian’s and San Ġwann regarding the development and urbanisation of our environment.
On the one hand, we are close to the sea and it is part of our culture, yet, on the other hand, residents have been referring to the lack of green spaces closer to home. Throughout my...