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TRANSPORT Malta is currently car- rying out a public transport network review which will also focus on im- proving inter-island connectivity, GozoToday has learned. "The review is aimed at improving connectivity and efficiency across the system, including better integration between ferry services and bus routes," TM CEO Kurt Farrugia told this newspaper. While acknowledging the need for better inter-island connec- tivity, he denied claims that bus route 300 was operating inconsist- ently and said that the route maintains a steady frequency throughout the year, with no seasonal reductions between summer and win- ter. In a statement this week, Gozitan healthcare workers and PN candidate for Gozo Luke Said raised concerns on prob- lems the workers were facing. SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025 • ISSUE 050 • PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY gozotoday €1.00 Variable interest rate of 2.80% * Low contribution Low collateral requirements *Business Lending Bank Base Rate presently at 2.15%, Interest Margin and EIF Guarantee Fee. The BOV SME Grow and the BOV SME Grow Green are funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund with the financial backing of the Republic of Malta under the InvestEU Member State Compartment for Malta. All loans are subject to normal bank lending criteria and final approval from the Bank. Issued by Bank of Valletta p.l.c., 58, Triq San Żakkarija, il-Belt Valletta, VLT 1130. Bank of Valletta p.l.c. is a public limited company regulated by the MFSA and is licenced to carry out the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap. 371 of the laws of Malta). Grow green BOV SME Supporting Your Vision CONTACT US Transport Malta carrying out public transport network review PAGE 4 PAGE 3 Major upgrades boost Gozo's water supply and sustainability SIGNIFICANT investments are ongoing at the Reverse Osmosis Plant in Ħondoq and the Ta' Ċenċ Reservoirs in order to continue to improve water quality and supply resilience across Gozo. This was discussed during a visit to the sites by Minister for the Environ- ment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli and Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri, accom- panied by Water Services Corporation CEO Karl Cilia. It was explained that the Reverse Os- mosis Plant in Ħondoq marks a major step in ensuring that water quality in Gozo is harmonised with that of Mal- ta. During the visit, the ministers were shown plans for further investment at Ħondoq, including the addition of a new desalination 'train' valued at ap- proximately €2 million, to increase ca- pacity and meet growing demand. Photos: MEEC/MGP LAURA CALLEJA lcalleja@mediatoday.com.mt IMPROVING INTER-ISLAND CONNECTIVITY Healthcare workers say they face transport challenges due to bus route 300 Transport Malta CEO Kurt Farrugia