The Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo has inaugurated the new floodlight system in the Xewkija Rotunda. The system was installed on the initiative of the Ministry for Gozo with the support of both the Xewkija parish and Gozo Curia.
Dr Refalo said that given the magnitude of the Rotunda, the project required intensive evaluation by architects, engineers and others who were familiar with this type of work.
He added that, the existing floodlights were replaced and extra ones added for a more effective overall result. The LED floodlights used were specially imported from Italy. The LED type being much more efficient than the old ones and will emit less pollution. The cables that were in good condition were left in place, and the damaged ones replaced.
The Minister said that, so that there is no unnecessary waste, the floodlights will only be illuminated until midnight, except in the holidays and feast.
“During this year’s feast, we can say that the Xewkija Rotunda, with its new floodlighting, will appear very different at night,” said Minister Refalo.
“Through this project the Ministry for Gozo continues in its mission to give new impetus to Gozo by embellishing the squares and monuments in Gozo, as well as to invest in religious tourism,” the Minister concluded.
Photograph: MGOZ/George Scerri