Said Construction is owned by Peter Paul Said, who is the brother of Nationalist MP Chris Said, and Nadur Mayor Edward Said.

Last year, it was Edward himself who filed the report against the illegal dumping, occurring within the area of Ta’ Bordin in Għajnsielem.

Even though Said is the owner of the field, which is listed as an agricultural field in the Local Plans and houses some olive trees, the infringement listed by the Planning Authority (PA) is that of a change of use.

The enforcement notice details that Said is being fined on the basis of changing the purpose of the agricultural field to the “storage of machinery and construction material, parking of heavy vehicles, and dumping and storage of construction material”.

Moreover, daily fines are due in this case, with the PA fining contravenes who persist with multiple illegalities after an enforcement notice is issued €50 a day.

This means that since Lovin Malta’s last article on the case, which was published 18th February 2022, Said has supposedly been fined a whopping total of €24,450. 

Speaking with Lovin Malta, Chris Said once again reiterated that “anyone who breaks the law should have action taken against them, regardless of who they are”.

Meanwhile, Lovin Malta attempted to get in touch with Edward however no reply was given at the time of writing.

Lovin Malta also reached out to the Planning Authority on the case, to confirm whether the fines have been collected, and a reply is set to be issued shortly.

What do you make of this case? Do you think authorities need to take stricter measures?