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5 News maltatoday, SUNDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2013 Sliema council objects to Qui-Si-Sana developmen 800m2 of pristine shoreline earmarked for sun beds JAMES DEBONO THE Sliema Local Council is objecting to a development of leisure facilities on 800 square metres of pristine rocky shoreline in Qui-SiSana just below the Qui-Si-Sana public garden. The development is earmarked for "leisure development" which consists in lavatories, showers, an attendant's area and rows of sun beds, which are set to cover the rocky shoreline. The application was presented by hotelier Michael Stivala on 15 March, three days after the general elections, and was published in newspapers on 21 September. "Such a project will deny full public access on to what is presently public land," the Sliema council said in an official objection letter sent to the Malta Environment and Planning Authority. budsman ection mately regulate the complaints received, it will be impossible for the government to accept any complaint presented to it." Said Pullicino also welcomed the strengthening of the costumer care service in Ministries, adding that this was something his office always encouraged. But he insists that access to the office of the ombudsman remains indispensable as it can verify whether government's action is fair, conforms to law and is non discriminatory. Said Pullicino also notes that during the first three months of 2013, which coincided with the electoral campaign, the previous administration was very careful "to do everything possible" to ensure that his recommendation and final opinion were accepted and implemented. While noting that the office of the ombudsman always had the full cooperation of the previous administration, he said, "Naturally during the electoral campaign there was an urgency to ensure that the citizen is given a more timely redress". jdebono@mediatoday.com.mt The Sliema council described the site in question as a "stretch of pristine rocky coastline" made up of globerigina limestone and characterised by rocky pools, which are rich in marine flora and fauna. The council also points out that a World War II structure known as the coastal Artillery Search Light overlooks the site. Although the application does not impact on this recently restored historical monu- Area of the Qui-Si-Sana public garden earmarked for development ment, it would result in the destruction of its context. According to Green Party councillor Michael Briguglio, Sliema can't afford to lose more of its coast to private development, something jdebono@mediatoday.com.mt The site is a "stretch of pristine rocky coastline" according to the Sliema Local Council Austria/Belgium/Bulgaria/Czech Republic/ Denmark/Estonia/France/Germany/Hungary/ Italy/Luxemburg/Norway/Netherlands/ Poland/Portugal/Romania/Spain/ Slovakia/Slovenia/Sweden/Switzerland INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT SERVICES +356 21 221 999 expresslogigroup.com which contrasts with the Sliema local council's efforts to make beaches "as clean and accessible as possible".