The argument has been revived now, following a bridge feasibility study presented to Malta’s government by a Chinese construction company.
The study concluded that a bridge from Malta to Gozo – four miles across the water – would cost almost €1 billion (£793.3 million) to build and €4 million (£3.17 million) a year to maintain. The proposal has been attacked by critics who say it would a) damage marine life around the islands b) end up costing far more than the estimates given in the study and c) produce no benefits for tourism businesses on both islands.
The government – which seems likely to shelve the bridge study – has meanwhile confirmed plans for the construction of an airfield in Gozo. It has also commissioned a feasibility study for a tunnel.
Go Holiday editor David Kernek comments: The only way – currently – for holidaymakers to get from Malta to Gozo is by ferry. It’s a delightful journey in the summer months. That the sea channel has protected Gozo’s quiet, small-island charm is also a point worth making.
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The study concluded that a bridge from Malta to Gozo – four miles across the water – would cost almost €1 billion (£793.3 million) to build and €4 million (£3.17 million) a year to maintain. The proposal has been attacked by critics who say it would a) damage marine life around the islands b) end up costing far more than the estimates given in the study and c) produce no benefits for tourism businesses on both islands.
The government – which seems likely to shelve the bridge study – has meanwhile confirmed plans for the construction of an airfield in Gozo. It has also commissioned a feasibility study for a tunnel.
Go Holiday editor David Kernek comments: The only way – currently – for holidaymakers to get from Malta to Gozo is by ferry. It’s a delightful journey in the summer months. That the sea channel has protected Gozo’s quiet, small-island charm is also a point worth making.
Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK
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