![]() ![]() But in the long-term we are looking at a PSO, like we have with the Gozo Channel,” he told The Malta Independent on Sunday. “Presently we are giving help so that the service keeps going with a schedule which works for everyone, as the worst thing is if there isn’t the peace of mind of the service operating on time and consistently. Such an option should be studied, and according to Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri, the government is looking into it. However, the two companies had previously said that the service is not financially viable, and that a Public Service Obligation (PSO) is needed. The two fast ferry companies merged to form a single service called Gozo Highspeed, and offers an option for people to travel to Gozo directly from Malta’s capital city, Valletta – although only for foot passengers. The Fast ferry service, which is still relatively new, recently saw some changes. The Gozo channel has been in operation for many years, and the introduction of the fourth ferry helped increase the number of trips. ![]() The Gozo channel and the Gozo fast ferry service are the two main ways the islands are currently connected. There are ways to see development in Gozo while still keeping its character and charm, yet sadly the Planning Authority still fails to set good standards in this regard.Īs for the viability of a tunnel, well one must ask if the number of crossings would really have justified the cost of construction and maintenance and whether the road system in Gozo would be up for an influx of more vehicles, lest we result in a similar situation we have in Malta. The construction of a tunnel would have probably led to the intensification of development in Gozo, an island which is sought after for its beauty and charm. ![]() It is sad to say that we have not yet learned from the mistakes we have made in Malta in this regard. One only needs to look at Xlendi as an example of how hotchpotch construction could lead to the uglification of an area. The island is already experiencing overdevelopment in some areas. First of all, one must mention the threat to Gozo’s environment that such a project would bring. ![]()
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