asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state what is the actual cost to date of the works under the Liffey Reservoir Act, 1936 (viz., reservoir, Poulaphouca-Golden Falls works, transmission lines) estimated in 1936 at £760,000, segregating such costs as between (a) dam and civil construction, (b) roads, bridges, lands etc., (c) mechanical-electrical works and equipment; and, further, if he will give an estimate of what further expenditure, if any, will have to be incurred in completing such works.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cost of Liffey Electric Scheme.
The actual cost to the 30th October, 1943, of the works at Poulaphouca under the Liffey Reservoir Act, 1936, is as follows:—
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(a)Dam and civil construction |
£468,774 |
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(b)Roads, bridges, lands, etc. |
£435,152 |
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(c)Mechanical and electrical equipment and works |
£307,896 |
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Total |
£1,211,822 |
The expenditure under (a) and (b) is now complete. It is estimated that a further £60,000 will be required to complete the cost of the mechanical and electrical works and equipment.