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CONSTRUCTION of a PROPOSED UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE & COMMUNITY COMPLEX MSIDA PA 07926/16 – Planning Application for Demoliti PA/07926/16 - 115b - Valid - Leonora D'Amato - on behalf of Environment and Resources Authority - 15/1/18 10:03:20 AM 115b CONSTRUCTION OF A PROPOSED UNIVERSITY RESIDENCE & COMMUNITY COMPLEX MSIDA PA 07926/16 – Planning application for demolition, excavation & construction work PA 00456/17 – Planning application for demolition & excavation PROJECT DESCRIPTION STATEMENT REPORT PREPARED FOR Environment & Resources Authority June 2017 Revision 1 – September 2017 Revision 2 – December 2017 BEZZINA & COLE ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS Page 1 of 57 PA/07926/16 - 115b - Valid - Leonora D'Amato - on behalf of Environment and Resources Authority - 15/1/18 10:03:20 AM 115b Bezzina & Cole - Architects & Engineers PA 07926/16 & PA 00456/17 Contents (a) Details of the person wishing to carry out the development .................................................... 4 (b) A brief description of the project and its general objectives ..................................................... 4 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Brief description of the project ........................................................................................................ 5 (c) An indication of the proposed timing of the project and why this timing was preferred ......... 10 (d) The location of the proposed development with site boundaries clearly shown on a map ...... 11 (e) A concise but reasonably comprehensive indication of the alternative uses, alternative technologies and suitable alternative locations and sites for the proposed development and alternative arrangement of land uses, on the proposed site .......................................................... 13 Local Plans ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Energy efficiency measures and alternative technologies integrated in the proposed development .................................................................................................................................. 14 (f) A description of the physical characteristics including size, scale, design and phasing of the development using models, photographs, diagrams, plans and maps where appropriate .............. 16 Current Scheme ‐ subject of this planning application .................................................................. 16 (g) A description of present land uses and environmental characteristics of the site ................... 22 Land Uses ....................................................................................................................................... 22 Rural Building ................................................................................................................................. 22 Drawings of Rural Building on site ................................................................................................. 24 Other buildings to be demolished .................................................................................................. 25 Transplanting trees & shrubs ......................................................................................................... 32 (h) A brief description of surrounding land uses, their nature, their extent and their environmental characteristics .............................................................................................................................. 33 (i) A description of the services, water, foul water sewers, surface water drainage, including storm water drainage, and energy sources available on site .......................................................... 34 (j) Estimates of the number of persons to be employed with estimates for each phase of the development ................................................................................................................................ 38 (k) The nature and quantities of raw materials and energy to be used, and wastes generated during construction and operation; ............................................................................................... 39 2015127_20171222_140_38963_out 2 Page 2 of 57 PA/07926/16 - 115b - Valid - Leonora D'Amato - on behalf of Environment and Resources Authority - 15/1/18 10:03:20 AM 115b Bezzina & Cole - Architects & Engineers PA 07926/16 & PA 00456/17 (l) The proposed method of storage or handling of materials and wastes, and machinery needed during both the construction and the operational phases; access arrangements and general parking requirements on and off the site, during both construction and operation; ................................... 41 During Construction ....................................................................................................................... 43 During Operation ........................................................................................................................... 44 Machinery Required ....................................................................................................................... 45 Phasing ........................................................................................................................................... 45 Construction ‐ Phasing and Sequencing ......................................................................................... 46 (m) List of the major environmental impacts likely to be generated by the project, including reference to cumulative impacts, proposals for mitigating the negative effects of the development .. ............................................................................................................................................. 47 Mitigation Proposals ‐ Summary .................................................................................................... 49 ADDENDUM 52 Letter from the Ministry for Education & Employment addressed to Mr. Joseph A. Bugeja as a nd representative of the University of Malta, dated 22 May, 2017 ................................................. 53 nd Letter from Mr. Joseph A. Bugeja on behalf of the University of Malta, dated 2 June, 2017 ..... 54 Letter from applicant Mr. Pio Vassallo addressed to the Planning Authority and Environment & th Resources Authority, dated 26 June, 2017 .................................................................................. 56 End of document ............................................................................................................................ 57 2015127_20171222_140_38963_out 3 Page 3 of 57 PA/07926/16 - 115b - Valid - Leonora D'Amato - on behalf of Environment and Resources Authority - 15/1/18 10:03:20 AM 115b Bezzina & Cole - Architects & Engineers PA 07926/16 & PA 00456/17 University Residence & Community Complex (a) Details of the person wishing to carry out the development; The applicant is Mr. Pio Vassallo acting on behalf of Campus Residence Malta Ltd., Three Arches, Valletta Road, Mosta. Campus Residence Malta Ltd. is a subsidiary company of Vassallo Builders Group Ltd. (b) A brief description of the project and its general objectives; Introduction: In the summer of 2015, Malta University Holdings Company Ltd., on behalf of the University of Malta, issued a competitive tender for interested private parties to participate in developing and operating student accommodation and educational and sports facilities. As a result of this process Vassallo Builders Group Ltd. was awarded this contract to develop and operate this complex. Objectives: The number of students and staff at the University of Malta has steadily increased over the past years, hence the need for planned physical development in response to the research and teaching purpose of this institution. It is worth noting that currently there are 11,500 students registered to follow degree courses at the University of Malta, of which over 750 are international students. The University seeks to attract further foreign students to enhance cultural exchange as well as to supplement its human and financial resources. A number of these students live at the University run residence in Lija and commute daily to the Msida Campus. However, the lease agreement between the University and the direct owners of the Lija student residence is due to expire in 2018; causing the need for the relocation of student accommodation. This project aims to provide accommodation and community services to support the students’ development and educational goals. It shall also seek to promote a safe 2015127_20171222_140_38963_out 4 Page 4 of 57 PA/07926/16 - 115b - Valid - Leonora D'Amato - on behalf of Environment and Resources Authority - 15/1/18 10:03:20 AM 115b Bezzina & Cole - Architects & Engineers PA 07926/16 & PA 00456/17 environment and give students the opportunity to learn about other cultures and form lifelong relationships. The Student Residence Complex aims to facilitate mobility to and from the University of Malta campus. The convenience of living near the campus provides students easy access to numerous resources, such as mentors and academic advisors, the faculties, the library, computer labs, recreational facilities and student organizations. This shall in turn support the students to excel and generally improve the educational outcomes. Facilities provided on the
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