Momentum seeks clarity from Transport Malta and AUM on berthing facilities along Bormla waterfront

Momentum has written to both Transport Malta and the American University of Malta concerning the management, operation, and authorisation of marina and berthing facilities along the Bormla waterfront.

A key concern is whether boat owners have paid any fees for berthing spaces along the waterfront, and who has received this money.

Momentum has asked Transport Malta to provide detailed information, including:

• The legal owner and/or operator of the marina and berthing facilities in front of AUM.
• The number of berthing spaces officially authorised by Transport Malta in this area.
• The dates of issue and duration of licences or permits for these berthing spaces.
• Any inspections, enforcement notices, or actions taken by Transport Malta concerning unauthorised moorings.
• Current plans or applications for the regularisation, expansion, or modification of berthing facilities along the Bormla waterfront.

Momentum has also sought clarification from AUM regarding its role in the management or operation of the berthing facilities. Key questions include:

• Whether AUM owns, leases, manages, operates, or otherwise exercises control over marina or berthing facilities, including the sea and airspace adjacent to its campus.
• The number of berthing spaces currently in use, and whether these are authorised by Transport Malta.
• Any payments received by AUM for berthing, as well as records of correspondence, inspections, or enforcement notices from Transport Malta.
• Knowledge of any unauthorised moorings and actions taken to address them.
• Any current or planned proposals for the establishment, regularisation, expansion, or modification of berthing facilities.

Dr Matthew Agius said, “While we acknowledge that AUM operates as a legitimate commercial entity, the land and surrounding waterfront were transferred by the State, and Malta’s public domain laws guarantee public access to the foreshore. For this reason, transparency and accountability are critical. Momentum stresses that clarifying these matters will not only serve the public interest but also ensure that AUM’s name is not unfairly associated with any alleged irregularities.”

Momentum awaits official responses from both Transport Malta and AUM and reiterates its commitment to safeguarding public access and transparency along the Bormla waterfront.

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