The Gozo Ministry has welcomed the government's initiative to transform the former Qortin rubbish dump into a recreational park.

The decision was also welcomed by the Xaghra council.

Mepa yesterday approved a project for the rehabilitation of the former landfill, to be completed by 2012.

The council said that through this project, the dumping site would be given back to residents and Gozitans as an open space for recreation. Moreover, residents would enjoy better air quality and a healthier lifestyle.

The council said it believed the project would help in reaching the objectives of the government's ‘Eco Gozo’ vision.

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