The Maltese public has raised €20,000 in under 24 hours to launch a legal challenge against the Planning Authority’s recent approval of the Central Link Project.

The environmental NGOs and the Attard Residents Environmental Network, who launched this fundraiser yesterday, hailed the result as a record.

“Today, residents and common citizens have shown that the opposition to this project is far more widespread than government has expected, especially from the residents of the affected areas,” they said.

“We’re overwhelmed by the support that we have received from the people over the last hours and by their encouraging messages.”

The NGO said they will now be discussing the next steps with their legal team with a view to mounting the necessary legal challenges, which could include an appeal with the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal.

Donations will continue to be accepted from those willing to contribute to this cause.

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