Siġġiewi distribution centre to enhance supply for around 12,000 customers

Works on Enemalta’s new electricity distribution centre in Siġġiewi are progressing well with the installation of electrical infrastructure, the energy minister was told during a site visit.

Energy Minister Miriam Dalli said the facility was one of three new distribution centres being built to strengthen the electricity distribution network. The other two are in Naxxar and Msida.

The Siġġiewi facility will enhance electricity supply for around 12,000 customers in Siġġiewi, Ħaż-Żebbuġ, Ħal Qormi, Mqabba and Qrendi, while also reducing the load on existing distribution centres in other parts of the network, the ministry said.

The building structure is now almost complete and works have progressed to the installation of the new switchgear. Once completed, the distribution centre will be equipped with two 30MVA transformers and modern switchgear, enabling it to meet both current and future electricity demand in the area. The centre is expected to become operational in the coming months.

Dalli was accompanied on her visit with European Funds Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi and Enemalta Executive Chairman Ryan Fava.

“These distribution centres form part of our nine-year plan at Enemalta to continue strengthening the distribution network in our country,” Dalli said, adding they are also part of government’s Vision 2050 to have an electricity system that is “resilient and prepared” for today and tomorrow.

The project is co-financed by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRP).