The project aims to reduce the congestion at the Cirkewwa terminal and improve the highway network within the Maltese islands as proposed in the TINA study for the development of the TEN-T. A modern terminal will be built, which will improve the accessibility to and reduce the insularity of Gozo. It will provide adequate facilities that would streamline passengers and vehicular traffic, improve terminal efficiency, safety and comfort, increase capacity, reduce travel time and further facilitate the transfer of tourists to Gozo, who are so important to its economy. Therefore the new infrastructure will result in an improved service for all passenger and cargo traffic that will pass through Cirkewwa. This will facilitate the unlocking of business potential within this region and will be contributing towards an improved quality of life for both Gozitans and visitors.