--- title: "PA/02780/24: Excavation and construction of a silt pit in Marsaskala | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02780-24/marsaskala-excavation-and-construction-of-a-silt-pit source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Marsaskala: Excavation and construction of a silt pit for the temporary deposition of liquid silt during the cleaning… Planning applications › Marsaskala › PA0278024 # PA/02780/24: Excavation and construction of a silt pit in Marsaskala Land at along Zonqor Coast, Stormwater Outfall, Zonqor, Marsascala Excavation and construction of a silt pit for the temporary deposition of liquid silt during the cleaning operations of Zabbar stormwater tunnel. Works entail the lowering of the existing access ramp and existing gate to the tunnel. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** Land at along Zonqor Coast, Stormwater Outfall, Zonqor, Marsascala - **Locality:** [Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala) - **Applicant:** [Stephen Bonello obo Public Works Department](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/public-works-department) - **Perit:** [Perit Mario Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-ellul) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Outside Development Zone - **Type of works:** New Construction - **Received:** 19 January 2024 - **Validated:** 15 May 2024 - **Published:** 15 May 2024 - **Comments close:** 14 June 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 17 December 2025 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/02780/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=02780&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around Land at along Zonqor Coast, Stormwater Outfall, Zonqor, Marsascala No other applications recorded nearby yet. Approval estimate for new construction applications like this here: about 94% (likely range 64–100%, low reliability, from 0 comparable decisions nearby). Outside the development zone, where approvals are harder. Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. ## More by Mario Ellul - [**PA/05806/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05806-24/birzebbuga-reconstruction): Reconstruction, extension and improvement of existing concrete footpath along the coast for better access to the rocky coast and to the public pathway around… Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/05472/24** Qrendi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05472-24/qrendi-refurbishment-works-at-the-quay-of-wied): Refurbishment works at the quay of Wied iz-Zurrieq and surrounding areas. Redevelopment of ticket booth for Blue Grotto operators. Construction of public… Granted, validated 9 October 2024 - [**PA/07297/23** Marsa](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07297-23/marsa-construction-of-an-electricity-substation): Construction of an electricity substation, main electrical switch room and backup generator for the new sports complex Class 3C approved in PA5600/19. Granted, validated 6 December 2023 - [**PA/05662/23** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05662-23/siggiewi-repair-part-of-the-deteriorated-concrete-wall): To repair part of the deteriorated concrete wall and extend the same wall to provide better shelter to the slipway. Granted, validated 27 September 2023 - [**PA/00779/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00779-23/mellieha-demolishing-of-existing-concrete-stairs-and-construction): Demolishing of existing concrete stairs and construction of an access for all ramp to pre-1968 boathouses. Granted, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/03156/22** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03156-22/siggiewi-coastal-protection-works-at-ghar-lapsi): Coastal protection works at Ghar Lapsi (East Cove) consisting in the shifting of rock boulders from quay and seabed to protect the toe of the cliff to reduce… Status being checked [All applications by Mario Ellul](https://propertylist.mt/perit/mario-ellul) ## More from Public Works Department - [**PA/07232/26** Birkirkara](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07232-26/birkirkara-stormwater-relief-tunnel-to-relieve-flooding-problems): Stormwater relief tunnel to relieve flooding problems near Triq San Giljan. Pending, validated 21 October 2026 - [**PA/05806/24** Birzebbuga](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05806-24/birzebbuga-reconstruction): Reconstruction, extension and improvement of existing concrete footpath along the coast for better access to the rocky coast and to the public pathway around… Granted, validated 4 September 2024 - [**PA/00779/23** Mellieha](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00779-23/mellieha-demolishing-of-existing-concrete-stairs-and-construction): Demolishing of existing concrete stairs and construction of an access for all ramp to pre-1968 boathouses. Granted, validated 22 February 2023 - [**PA/03156/22** Siggiewi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03156-22/siggiewi-coastal-protection-works-at-ghar-lapsi): Coastal protection works at Ghar Lapsi (East Cove) consisting in the shifting of rock boulders from quay and seabed to protect the toe of the cliff to reduce… Status being checked - [**PA/01342/22** San Pawl il-Bahar](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01342-22/san-pawl-il-bahar-construction-of-a-rock-revetment-along-the): The construction of a rock revetment along the existing friable cliff face to protect it from further coastal erosion and avoid the collapse of Triq Stella… Status being checked - [**PA/03256/21** Mqabba](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03256-21/mqabba-sanction-changes-to-pa-03759-18-including-conversion-from): To sanction changes to PA/03759/18 including conversion from reservoir to soak away and inclusion of ventilation/ access opening. The proposal shall also… Status being checked [All planning applications in Marsaskala](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/marsaskala)