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It’s official! The Malta-Gozo underwater tunnel is happening!
The news was announced this morning.

Jillian Mallia

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.

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!

gozo channel

JPT Photos / Flickr

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!


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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