Letters to the editor – May 5, 2022

From the online comments board
Police cordon off Barracuda building area due to scaffolding danger

A good look at the two photos: The first photo showing the uncovered scaffolding was taken weeks before. The one with the scaffolding toppling was taken on Monday afternoon. In fact the canvas covering for the increase in height of the scaffolding was put up last week. The height of the scaffolding must have been increased by at least two storeys, some time last week. This probably was the reason why the scaffolding was about to collapse as the scaffolding underneath was not that strong.
The Building & Construction Agency should look into this incident and start affecting more inspections on construction sites. This for the safety of the workers on construction sites and passers-by near construction places. The case in Balluta is another eye-opener. We are about to have more construction accidents. Thank God that no worker or passer-by got hurt. – Alexander Pace Gouder, PRO for Balluta Residents
It’s interesting that planning application PA 3863/21 covering the works to Barracuda: “Change of use… internal alterations and alterations to facade including sanctioning of removal of...