The Planning Authority has approved the expansion of the long-debated Fawwara quarry in Siggiewi, issuing a fresh ten-year operational permit for further mineral extraction at the site. The decision relates to application PA/02566/18 and permits Quarry 7 in the Gebel Ciantar area to extend laterally into adjacent agricultural land....
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NEWS Malta
February 5, 2026
Planning Authority faces scrutiny over Fawwara quarry expansion
The Planning Authority is advancing toward a decision that could allow the expansion of a long disputed hardstone quarry located in the environmentally sensitive area of Fawwara near Siġġiewi. The...