Despite arguments for and against, the much debated underwater tunnel connecting the islands of Malta and Gozo is a go! Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Clint Camilleri announced the news just this morning, in a tweet confirming that an “international call” for tenders for the Malta-Gozo tunnel project will be issued in the next 6 months.

Confirmed! International call for tender to be issued in the next 6 months | Malta-Gozo tunnel feasible | this is big news for #Gozitans! - CC @followianborg @Maltagov @JosephMuscat_JM

— Clint Camilleri (@Clint_Camilleri) December 11, 2018

So it would certainly seem that we're getting closer to this becoming a reality…whether we like it or not! The tunnel would mean faster travel times (and maybe free passage – keep your fingers crossed!) between Malta and Gozo – we can just whizz through (literally) the deep blue! However, Gozo Channel and the fishies living between the islands might not be so happy!

What do you think about the proposed tunnel? Is it a much-needed link between the islands or a no-go zone? Let us know in the comments below!