Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 8 May 2001

Vol. 535 No. 4

Written Answers - Water and Sewerage Schemes.

Austin Deasy

Question:

201 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason for the delay in starting the new sewerage scheme for Tramore, County Waterford; and the projected start date for commencement of the project. [12774/01]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

This scheme has been approved for construction in the Water Services Investment Programme 2000 to 2002.

On 18 April my Department approved the appointment by the council of a client's representative for the preparation of tender documents for the design/build/operate procurement of the waste water treatment plant. The submission of contract documents by the council for the collection system is awaited by the Department.

Austin Deasy

Question:

202 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the reason for the delay in starting the new sewerage scheme for Dungarvan, County Waterford; and the projected start up date for the project. [12775/01]

Minister for the Environment and Local Government (Mr. Dempsey)

This scheme was included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2000 to 2002 to start construction last year. The site investigation phase has now been completed.

The results of a review of the contract documents for the collection and delivery system were received from the council on 26 April and are now being examined in my Department. They will be dealt with as quickly as possible. The Department is awaiting the submission of tender documents for the design/build/operate contract for the waste water treatment plant.