Freedom of Information request regarding ownership/title/encroachment of site in St George’s Bay

Following an application by DB to take over public rock coastline in St George’s Bay in order to dig up a swimming pool and construct a beach deck, Momentum’s Matthew Agius has sent  the following FOI request to the Lands Authority. Reference images attached.

From: Matthew Agius
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2025, 21:46
Subject: Freedom of Information request regarding ownership/title/encroachment of site in St George’s Bay
To: [email protected]
Cc: Momentum

Dear Sir/Madam

Freedom of Information request regarding ownership/title/encroachment of the site in St George’s Bay

I am submitting this Freedom of Information Request in accordance with Chapter 496 of the Laws of Malta.

Please send the information to me by email.

My details are listed below. 

The information required is the following:

1. A copy of any/all contracts/agreements of ownership, emphyteusis, lease, possession, encroachment or any other title or concession related to the area outlined in red as shown below (in the extract below). The site is presently a boathouse/s in St George’s Bay.

2. Minutes of meetings of the Board of Governors of the Lands Authority related to /all contracts/agreements of ownership, emphyteusis, lease, possession, encroachment or any other title or concession related to the area shaded in red as shown below (and in the attachment). The site is presently a boathouse/s in St George’s Bay, including a reference to the Governors who were present.

3. Copies of any applications made for the said site by applicants.

4. Copies of the receipt of payments made for the said site.

5. Copies of any application made with the Lands Authority requesting permission to apply for development before the Planning Authority.

6. Copies of any response made by the Lands Authority in relation to 5.

7. Copies of any evaluation made as to the value of the site.

8. Full details of compensation paid/alternative property granted to the previous tenant/occupier

9. Any tender issued in relation to the site.

10. Names of all bidders

11. Winning bid

Sincerely,

Dr Matthew Agius

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