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5 maltatoday | THURSDAY • 19 JUNE 2024 NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The proposed development will have a contemporary design characterised by hard stone clad- ding, white and brown alumin- ium louvers, alucobond panels and steel mesh. Designed by architect Edwin Mintoff, the new building in- volves the excavation of the 6,923sq.m site and the construc- tion of three levels of under- ground parking, a restaurant at ground level and five overlying office floors. A retail establish- ment set on two floors is also be- ing proposed. Some of the trees which screen most of the existing building from sight will be uprooted to make way for the more imposing building. Originally, in a first application filed in 2019, the Superintend- ence of Cultural Heritage had called for the preservation of the façade of the match factory, which was then earmarked for demolition. The disused factory, which dates back to 1950, was left aban- doned but in its submissions the Superintendence said it recognis- es that it has a degree of architec- tural and historical value. Another six-storey office block is also being proposed by Neville Agius on a neighbouring site pre- viously earmarked for a 16-storey high tower. Match factory façade to be integrated in six-storey building Marsa match factory development to include car park, large retail outlet set on two f loors, offices and restaurant The proposed development will have a contemporary design characterised by hard stone cladding, white and brown aluminium louvers, alucobond panels and steel mesh that he had exhibited certifi- cates indicating that Brincat had been fit for interrogation and fit for trial, but the defence said it was arguing that Brincat was insane at the time that he allegedly committed the of- fence. Magistrate Azzopardi silently read the certificate declaring Brincat fit for trial. Prosecutor Kaylie Bonnett asked the court, in view of the fact that the defence of insani- ty was being raised, to appoint a panel of three experts to ex- amine Brincat. The court was initially re- luctant to do so before hear- ing inspector Camilleri tes- tify about the investigation, because the relevant period of time in which the defendant was claiming to be insane had to first be established. Police Inspector Lydon Zam- mit explained that the period the police were looking at was in the 12 months preceding the incident, although "ideo- logical discussions" go back further. The court upheld the request and tasked three psychiatrists to establish whether Brincat was legally insane when he al- legedly committed the crimes he is charged with. The panel of experts were or- dered to assess the defendant and draw up a report on their findings as soon as possible. The case was adjourned to Ju- ly for this purpose. suspect to be examined by psychiatrists The Labour HQ had been evacuated after a 'small explosion' was reported