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2 JAMES DEBONO TWO residential towers, one of 44 and another of 32 storeys, togeth- er with a 22 storey hotel are being proposed on 25,000 square metres of reclaimed land in the vicinity of the existing Jerma hotel, which is proposed for demolition. This emerges from plans sub- mitted last week to the Planning Authority by Porto Notos Ltd, a company owned by Charles Camilleri, known as il-Franciz, and lawyer Pierre Lofaro. If approved the application will result in the obliteration of part of the existing rocky shoreline and the complete makeover of the ex- isting natural peninsula. The site of the existing Jerma hotel will make way for a perched beach, some commercial develop- ment and a public park. The proposal also includes a large lagoon which will have its own artificial beach and prom- enade area. A public promenade and com- mercial development is also pro- posed all around the reclaimed area. There would be a public park on part of the existing Jerma site and the undeveloped area around San Tumas tower. Marsaskala was not one of the sites identified for high-rise devel- opment but was one of the 21 sites proposed for land reclamation in 2013. The planning application by Porto Notos Limited was present- ed on 23 September. The plans also envisage the construction of a breakwater, the re-routing of the public road and extension of a landscaped area around the St Thomas Tower. The site presently occupied by the derelict Jerma Palace Hotel has been valued by a court expert at €20.8 million. A judicial sale by auction planned for this month was "suspended", according to the justice services website. The sale was ordered by the court in an ongoing case instituted by HS- BC Bank Malta against brothers Geoffrey and Peter Montebello's firm. In the application, Porto Notos's Camilleri declares that his compa- ny does not own the land in ques- tion but had the consent of the owners when presenting the ap- plication. The number of storeys included in the high-rise blocks is not identified in the application, which is still at the preliminary stage. According to a government spokesperson, the Government Property Division (GPD) has not yet issued clearance for a planning application which includes land reclamation on the coastal area next to the Jerma site. Developers are legally obliged to notify the government of their in- tentions whenever they do so on public land and the government has to issue a clearance stating that it does not object to the develop- ment in principle. Marsascala mayor Mario Calleja maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2016 News WANTED CLEANER We are looking for a cleaner to take care of our facilities and carry out cleaning and maintenance duties. - Candidates should have at least 3 years experience related to this position. - Good command over written and spoken english - Clean and supply designated facility areas (mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restrooms etc.) - Make adjustments for minor repairs - Have the ability to handle heavy equipment. Interested applicants are to submit their application by sending a private message on Facebook, find us at White Tower Lido operated by Vella Kiosks. vellakiosks@gmail.com 3 towers proposed on reclaimed land Developers are legally obliged to Coach gets suspended sentence for installing spy camera in girls' changing room MATTHEW AGIUS A peeping-tom sports coach yesterday admitted in court to having installed hidden spy cameras in his all-girl team's changing rooms. The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to harassment and stalk- ing, dabbing his eyes as he did so. Magistrate Claire-Louise Sta- frace heard that the coach, who is not being named on a court order, installed spy cameras in his team's changing rooms and toilet. Prosecuting police inspec- tor John Spiteri added that the man, who for good measure is also the director of a childcare centre, had tried to persuade some of the girls to try on a new bra-less sports-top design. The prosecution exhibited the camera equipment, togeth- er with four pen drives and a computer hard drive. The court was told that the footage they contained did not appear to have been transmitted, but was probably intended solely for the accused's personal use. The man's 17 victims, who are all aged between 23 and 28 years, had not been aware that they were being filmed, the in- spector explained. The manner in which the crime had come to light did not emerge at the court sitting. The court found the man guilty on his own admission and handed him a nine-month prison sentence suspended for two years, as well as ordering him to undergo psychiatric treatment. A one-year protection order was issued against the man in favour of each individual girl. He was warned that failure to obey would result in a fine of €300 for every person molested. The court also ordered the de- struction of the offending data. Law yer Kris Busietta defend- ed the accused. Law yer Andrew Grima appeared parte civile. The court prohibited the pub- lication of the names of all par- ties involved in the case. Three towers (below left) and a large lagoon, including a private beach (below right), are being proposed on the Jerma site