Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 24 Jan 1995

Vol. 447 No. 11

Written Answers. - Interceptor Sewers Contract.

Michael Bell

Question:

115 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Environment the reason for the delay in giving sanction to Drogheda Corporation for the south bank and north bank interceptor sewers contract; when sanction will be given; the approximate cost; the approximate contract time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3899/94]

Michael Bell

Question:

118 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for the Environment when approval will be given to Drogheda Corporation in respect of the North Bank Interceptor sewer and treatment plant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1040/95]

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Howlin)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 118 together.

My Department has issued approval to the contract documents for the north and south bank sewers contract of the Drogheda main drainage scheme, subject to submission by the local authority of a certificate of completion of planning.

The preliminary report and EIS for the treatment works have been approved, and my Department now awaits the submission of contract documents for this element of the scheme.