Enemalta has refuted claims made by the Nationalist Party (PN) regarding power disruptions at Mater Dei Hospital, asserting that the facility is supported by a robust network of energy sources. The statement comes in response to allegations that the hospital was forced to rely on backup generators due to power instability.
In a formal statement released on Wednesday afternoon, Enemalta clarified that Mater Dei Hospital benefits from a primary 33KV power supply from the Marsa distribution center. Additionally, the hospital has access to a secondary 33KV supply from the Kappara distribution center and a third medium voltage source from the Msida distribution center. These multiple power feeds ensure that the hospital remains operational even if one source fails.
Enemalta emphasized that there were no power interruptions affecting the hospital during the night of Tuesday or throughout Wednesday. The utility company also noted that damage reported in Birkirkara was unrelated to the distribution centers supplying Mater Dei.
The Nationalist Party had earlier claimed that the power outage in Birkirkara led to instability in the energy supply at Mater Dei Hospital, resulting in the use of generators. Shadow Minister for Energy Ryan Callus pointed to a report by the Auditor General highlighting insufficient investment in the high-voltage system, arguing that this lack of investment contributed to instability affecting surrounding areas, including Swatar.
In response, the Labour Party denounced the PN’s claims as “false” and “alarmist,” suggesting that the Opposition’s statements were intended to create unnecessary fear about the hospital’s power supply. The Labour Party criticized the PN for what it described as irresponsible behavior, asserting that Enemalta’s statement disproved the allegations.
The Labour Party’s statement, issued shortly before Enemalta’s confirmation, was criticized for attempting to exploit the situation for political gain, rather than addressing the factual details of the power supply issue.
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