Update 2 - Partial power tariff rebate for Marsascala residents
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Families who live within a radius of 1.5km from the waste recycling plant in Marsascala are to be given a rebate on their electricity bill, Resources Minister George Pullicino said this morning.
He said that 3,000 families (7,000 individuals) will benefit. Each family will receive a rebate of 150 units per person, so that a family of four would receive €96 per year.
Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is one of the beneficiaries but has renounced his right to the rebate.
Addressing a news conference, Mr Pullicino said increased use was being made of the waste at Sant' Antnin plant to generate electricity.
This electricity, he added, was also being used to heat the pool at the nearby Inspire centre, saving the NGO considerable costs.
This project, he said, was chosen by the EU as Malta's representative project in a showcase of European energy projects.
He said the new power rebate scheme would benefit some residents of Marsascala, Zabbar and Zejtun.
The minister noted that between January 2011 and September this year, the plant had filled 1,700 40-foot containers with recyclable waste which would have, otherwise ended in landfills. This waste was sold and exported for €3 million.
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Jo Woodall
Nov 24th 2012, 17:53
Careful - everyone will want to move there!
Edward Farrugia
Nov 24th 2012, 12:14
If anything is done or uttered by this Government is a vote gimic for LP diehearts - what description one would call JM's promises in the same circumstances - cejca li meta iddup ma jibqa xejn wara hlief qrussa pesma? The 500 euro increase (justified but ill-time) and the rebate in question with the former withdrawn and the current rebate declined by the PM are credits in his favour.
Christopher Farrugia
Nov 24th 2012, 11:06
Please do enlighten me.... since when do Members of Parliament pay their electricity and water supplies?
mary micallef
Nov 24th 2012, 07:57
Din xi trid taghmel biex tapplika ghalija??? u min meta ha tibda issehh...?
Anthony Camilleri
Nov 23rd 2012, 19:42
Is this the Government's admission of guilt? I live just down the road from Dr. Gonzi & am one of the few who will presumably benefit from this proposal.
Dr. Gonzi & Dr. Pullicino stop making a fool of yourselves, nothing will compensate us for the inconveniences of the St. Antnin Plant, the smell of rotting rubbish for one.
Charles Gauci
Nov 23rd 2012, 19:12
This meaningless rebate and the family park are all planning gains. In the meantime we have to live with the stench. Planning gains justify the claims by residents that the Sant' Antnin plant is an obnoxious industry, not forgetting that the government never carried out a health study on residents for it was too expensive!
John Zammit
Nov 23rd 2012, 18:27
Whom is to benefit from this scheme as a 1.5 kl radius barley cover the residents Of Bella Vista and about 6 or 8 families from Zabbar and those from Zejtun are most of them Outside the circle. We don't want any money we want a plant state of the art as was promised
P. Ciantar
Nov 23rd 2012, 19:16
Hallina John semmili meta xamejt xi riha ricentament? Mela kieku smajna minn Joseph u mill-front ta kontra ir riciklagg kieku tellifna li jkollna il flus mill Unjoni Ewropja biex titranga l problema tar riciklagg . Nahseb li ahjar tghid li wedgha ohra tal PN imwettqa
John Attard
Nov 23rd 2012, 17:45
New another 96 euros to spend on medicine......what a laugh
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paul fava
Nov 23rd 2012, 14:54
So with this reasoning, the people of Birzebbugia surrounded by various pollutants will pay no bills at all. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.
Joseph Borg
Nov 23rd 2012, 14:52
Basically, from now onwards, I will leave it up to residents of Marsascala, Zabbar and Zejtun to recycle. All yours, folks!
Jana Vella
Nov 23rd 2012, 14:23
Minister Pullicino, can you tell us where the money is coming from? How much will it cost? How are you going to implement it? Why not this and that....these are all questions YOU ask Muscat and expect answers...you are the Government and you HAVE to answer?
Plus, everyone, calculate 1.5km range in Google Maps...you get nothing apart from a couple of farmhouses and Inspire (which is worth it)!
Ronnie Callus
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:37
Dr.Pullicino how come you decided on a part of the population when as far as I know all are paying taxes. ??????? Is this a fair measure or discriminatory ????
P Micallef
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:22
This is highly discriminatory. All maltese pay taxes and these should be used for the common good and not for a section of the population. As stated by others, why not compensate also residents of Marsa, Fgura and Cottonerawho are suffering from pollution and blakc dust from the power station. This scheme is nothing to boast about as TVAM did this morning.
Ms S. Fenech
Nov 23rd 2012, 14:17
@ P Micallef... dak biex ipattilna (lilna, residenti ta Wied il-Ghajn u nhawi) ghar riha tinten li temani mill-impjant!
Peter Murray
Nov 23rd 2012, 16:55
yes it is highly discriminatory sir, as is charging non-Maltese irrespective of where they reside in our Islands- an excessively differing rate for water and electricity -many of whom are also tax-payers!
j brincat
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:14
What don't they do to remain glued to the seat of power!
(jb)
Ms.D. Galea
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:14
How about a rebate to the residents of the inner and outer harbour areas chronically polluted by the Marsa Power Station?
Don't they count as well?
j brincat
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:12
While I'm happy for the beneficiaries of these schemes but at the same time this GROSS discrimination to the people living in Marsaxlokk, Birzebbugia, the Three Cities, Marsa, Paola and Fgura.
These are places which have been suffering for too long, Remember the smoke dust mystery which was never solved?
What's good for the goose should be equally good for the gander!
(jb)
(jb)
mario genovese
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:12
We are a lucky nation - every time an election is due amazing grants and works are carried out diligently likewise at Sliema Ferries where the road is finally being re-surfaced after many a car had to change its suspension. Better still works are being carried out during the night - better late than never but will I vote PN never, I am no Tom, Dick or Harry, I need to believe.
Mr phil sam
Nov 23rd 2012, 12:54
The rebates will be paid by non Maltese residents, who are over charged on their utility bills.
G curmi
Nov 23rd 2012, 12:20
u tal-Marsa minsijin????
Marsascala biss qed ibghatu???? u Marsaxlokk???? u Birzebbuga???
Paul Konti
Nov 23rd 2012, 12:20
Helping out INSPIRE is very commendable. However, compensating one area and not another is a case of discrimination, in my opinion. The article was bound to open up a can of worms!
Mr Andrew Camilleri
Nov 23rd 2012, 12:00
Money down the drain. That's all Enemalta needs. Are you that desperate, George?
Victor Calleja
Nov 23rd 2012, 11:51
U min joqghod 1.51km ma jiehu xejn? Mickey mouse. tiftakara John Bundy/
Paul Haul
Nov 23rd 2012, 11:49
This is exactly what was promised and now some people object.
This confirms to us all that just because the source of energy is made from Green (environmental) sources it does not need to cost us more. I look forward therefore to the other Green Energy and Fuel projects being developed for us in Malta.
A. Falzon
Nov 23rd 2012, 11:45
What about residents of Floriana. Especially those living in St. Anne str./sqr. where traffic of thousands of cars and buses pass every day from 7am to 7pm.
Paul Haul
Nov 23rd 2012, 11:32
This was promised some time ago and only fulfills that promise.
Generating - what some people call - Green Electricity from indirectly disposed products is a very desirable situation provided thos materials arise locally. It confirms the notion that with the correct processing options that Generating Green Energy need not be more expensive than traditional fossil fuel forms. Well done Government.
anton portelli
Nov 23rd 2012, 11:09
B. Storace
Today, 09:54
Envy and jealousy will get you nowhere....be pleased that some one is actually benefiting from the recycling scheme.
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yes, that someone is our dear prim minister who after the 500/600 wage increase,now has a reduction in water electricity bills!!!1
Oliver Fsadni
Nov 23rd 2012, 11:09
Hi, can you please extend the limit to say 1.7 km? (after all, the bad smells don't stop at 1.5km).
Cheers.
E. Azzopardi
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:55
It is unfair and it is a precedent. We are all equal citizens in this country and to be honest everybody has something bothering him/her or them. If it is not a recyling plant it is CONTINUOUS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, with noise, dust, smells etc.
Totally disagree. You may have made some people happy but many many more others angry.
Lost points on this one. Who came up with this stupid idea?
Mr phil sam
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:53
Don't worry, the shortfall in revenue will be made up from the discriminatory rates charged to non Maltese residents.
Lino Busuttil
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:44
The principle is good. Should also be applied for Marsaxlokk power station and the Marsa one. As a commercial entity the power station is making business while inconveniencing those close by residents to give a service to the whole country. Yes why not?
jm busuttil
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:43
To all those who are commenting as this news being an election gimmick ,all that has to be done is go to top similar stories on this page right top and read " Garbage gases to power 1400 households " this is just the beginning.
@ S. Farrugia
I doubt if the prime minister will benefit from this scheme as if not mistaken it's only him and his wife that now live there. ( to be corrected)
Eddy Privitera
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:20
Undoubtedly, this will boomerang on GonziPN ! They are just adding more financial burdens to the incoming government !!
Joe A. Borg
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:15
And what about the residents of Maghtab, Salina, and Bahar ic-Caghaq?
These have been promised this long, long time ago.
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:39
Well said Mr. Borg!
These areas must be compensated for all these years of suffering!
JC.
Victor Calleja
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:14
Tad dahk
R. Saliba
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:12
Poplu mimli ghira.
Saviour Sam Agius
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:08
Jistgħu jraħħsu ta' kullimkien għax kullimkien hemm xi ħaġa; min impjant tad-dranaġġ, min power station, min riċiklaġġ, min barriera taż-żrar, min xi triq arterjali, min inċineratur, eċċ...
Ryan Farrugia
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:03
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120830/local/debono-fils-motion-on-power-station-fuel-tanks.434987
Enough said
Ryan Farrugia
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:03
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20120830/local/debono-fils-motion-on-power-station-fuel-tanks.434987
Enough said
V. Cauchi
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:29
Ah, so the Budget will pass and government can go on as late as May.
Michael Magri
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:00
The more i hear of these PURELY AND LAST MINUTE VOTE CATCHING ELECTORAL GIMMICKS, The MORE i convince myself that GonziPN & KLIKKA were, are and surely will be if re-elected, a complete bunch of `dangerous` political failors famous only for acting on the basis of Management By Crises...!!
So it is easy to conclude that a PL Government is the ONLY solution for a better future of us ALL..
tony abela
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:58
One of these is the Onor Prim Minister.
Paul Bajada
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:50
So Gonzi shall be happy to award himself another present.... this time it is not a €500 weekly increase but a decrease on his electricity tariff....
what a sick joke!
Mario Micallef
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:03
Paul Bajada, your comment is really pathetic! who went to live there first? did Dr Gonzi go to live there after the plant was opened? i cannot believe such people like you live on this planet!
Charles Zammit
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:46
How much rebate should we residents of Birzebbuga get ? Freeport , Airport . Power Station , Oil Tanking , Gas plant at Wied ix Xoqqa , Fuel storage , Industrial Estate , Racing Track, Fish Farms ,Concrete plants .
Ryan Farrugia
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:57
Well Said Charles.. Birzebbuga has become worse than livening in an industrial zone
Richard Farrugia
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:11
Grazzi u Prosit. Kemm ghandna sabiex nigu ikkumpensati - George please note.
Dave Alan Caruana
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:05
I used to go fishing at Wied ix-Xoqqa when I was a kid, it's such a beautiful place with deep, clear waters. It's really a shame how the Birzebbugia area has been raped in the interest of economic development. The people of Birzebbugia have paid a harsh price and deserve better.
Joseph Cauchi Senior
Nov 23rd 2012, 13:35
Charles Zammit,
Don’t worry; Joseph will soon get you rid of all you mentioned!
JC.
Jesmond Chetcuti
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:41
1.5 km radius, can he please give an exact figue of how many households are going to benefit from this scheme...the majority of the 1.5 km radius are fields....
Colin Attard
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:39
Another case where some Maltese are more Maltese than the rest of us, as the residents parking scheme. So am I entitled for a rebate on petrol and diesel for my cars, just because I live in the most traffic congested and polluted st. Joseph High road st. Venera near Fleur De Lys roundabout?
Joseph Fenech
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:36
Tidher li gejja l-Elezzjoni.............bzar biss....................Tard wisq issa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Roderick Micallef
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:35
What for exactly? Is this legally justified or is it discriminatory? Could it be just more electrion propaganda and votes fishing?
Dave Alan Caruana
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:35
Is any part of Sliema within the 1.5km radius ?
S Farrugia
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:33
What!!! If today was 1st of April I would have thought that this is the story to fool us all. So the Prime Minister gets €500 increase in his wage, and now he gets a rebate from the power tariff. What about the residents of Marsaxlokk and Birzebbuga, who are suffering from the disastrous decision to have an HFO run Power Station.
R. Balzan
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:10
Any more election gimmicks, George? It's all a waste of time!
Peter Murray
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:02
Non- Maltese residents need not apply-for as with the other subsidies they will not apply to them.This also smacks of the dangling of a pre-election carrot stunt
Mr Tony Gatt
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:33
Spot on Peter. I remember we were supposed to get a €50 rebate years ago- never saw it.
Vincent Bezzina
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:02
Just bizarre!
Bernard Mamo
Nov 23rd 2012, 08:59
Tinsewx li bhalom hemm in nies tax-xghajra li ghandom impjant tad-drenagg gdid fjamant (jien wiehed minnhom) u li kwazi kuljum joqtolna bir riha (li suppost by design ma tohrogx, imma ghandkom zball kbir u min qalilkom bla rieha ghidlu giddieb mill-kbar!!)
Darren Caruana
Nov 23rd 2012, 08:44
Mhux hekk....................
Jien nirricikla kull ma nsib u ta Marsascala bir rebates!!
Prosit Pullicin!!!
Daqshekk irriciklajt jien!
M. Degiorgio
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:11
Mela int tirricikla ghar-residenti ta Marsaskala jew ghall-Ministru?!
jm busuttil
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:19
Darren I pity a comment like yours.
How shameful of you to write this comment., we recycle not to get compensated but for the future of our country and all those who will follow us.
It's time again for you to attend the junior school to get a refreshing course of why we recycle.
Good day.
Lucienne Dimech
Nov 23rd 2012, 08:43
Sheer waste of money
B Grech
Nov 23rd 2012, 08:38
What about the residents in Fgura, Marsa, Marsaxlokk, Birzebugga etc?
B. Storace
Nov 23rd 2012, 09:54
Envy and jealousy will get you nowhere....be pleased that some one is actually benefiting from the recycling scheme.
arON busuttil
Nov 23rd 2012, 08:36
proset Wasteserv. from somewhere we have to begin !
Joseph Borg
Nov 23rd 2012, 08:31
Isn't this called discrimination? What about Marsa residents who have been suffering for many years? Arn't they going to get anything besides black smoke?
victor bonello
Nov 23rd 2012, 10:09
But the Prime Minister and other PN candidates do not live in Marsa -
A Farrugia
Nov 23rd 2012, 21:57
U ejja issa mhux ha ingawdu irwejjah godda mindu qed jirrangaw Triq Dicembru 13. u dan bhala rikonoxximint tad-dbatijja mil Power Station ghal ghexiren ta snin u mhux sempliciment dan l-ahhar snin bhal ta Wied il-Ghajn!! Forsi meta xi darba ikollna Prim Ministru mil lokal itghuna rebates backdated mil- hamsinijiet.
Victor Laiviera
Nov 23rd 2012, 08:15
More vote-buying.
Etienne Galea
Nov 23rd 2012, 08:14
U ta Marsaxlokk ser nibqaw bil-lasta?
Mark Demicoli
Nov 23rd 2012, 08:06
95 euro biex tipprova talaq halq dawk ir-residenti li jaghmlu sena shieha jbatu l-zvantaggi ta dan l-impjant, inkluz l-effett fuq il-prezz tal-proprjeta tahhom li zgur naqset b'hafna aktar minn 95eur!
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