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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 11 Feb 1965

Vol. 214 No. 2

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - County Galway Regional Water Schemes.

86.

asked the Minister for Local Government if he will state in respect of each proposed regional water supply scheme for County Galway (a) the date it was submitted and (b) the present progress on each scheme.

As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, to circulate it with the Official Report.

Following is the information in so far as my Department is concerned:—

Title of Scheme

Date of Submission of proposals

Present Position

1. Kilkerrin/Carna Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 16th September, 1963

Approved in principle on 19th December, 1963. Appointment of Consultant approved on 17th November, 1964.

2. Caltra/Castleblakeney Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 2nd January, 1964.

Approved in principle on 18th March, 1964. Appointment of Consultant approved on 17th November, 1964.

3. Corofin Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 15th October, 1963.

Approved in principle on 12th August, 1964. Appointment of Consultant approved on 17th November, 1964.

4. Lackagh/Barnaderg Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 21st March, 1964.

Approved in principle on 9th May, 1964. Appointment of Consultant approved on 17th November, 1964.

5. Kilroe/Corrandulla Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 10th January, 1964.

Approved in principle on 29th April, 1964. Appointment of Consultant approved on 17th November, 1964.

6. Milltown Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received 5th February, 1964.

Approved in principle on 28th May, 1964. Appointment of Consultant ap proved on 17th November, 1964.

7. Aran Regional No. 2 Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 22nd January, 1964.

County Council requested to submit further technical information on 2nd July, 1964.

8. Clarenbridge/Kilcolgan Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 14th August, 1963.

Approved in principle on 1st November, 1964. Contract documents being prepared.

9. Roundstone/Ballyconeely Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 9th July, 1964.

County Council asked to submit further technical information on 30th September, 1964.

10. Inishboffin Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 9th July, 1964.

Approved in principle on 6th October, 1964.

11. Menlough Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 2nd December, 1962.

Approved in principle on 15th March, 1963. Working drawings being prepared.

12. Carraroe Regional Water Supply Scheme.

Preliminary report received on 11th June, 1964.

Appointment of Consultant approved on 22nd November, 1962. Technical information on certain aspects of the proposed scheme were submitted in September and December, 1964. Discussions have taken place between the Department's Engineering Inspector for the area, the County Engineer and the Consultant regarding a number of technical problems. These problems are at present being examined in the Department.

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