Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 May 2004
250 Ms M. Wallace asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government about the proposed extension of the waste water treatment plant at Drogheda; and the proposed timeframe for proceeding to tender, the signing of a contract and the construction of works. [12451/04]
View answerThe Drogheda waste water treatment plant extension is included in my Department's water services investment programme 2003-2005 as a scheme to commence construction this year.
Louth County Council's design review report, water pricing report and contract documents for the scheme are being examined by my Department. They will be dealt with as quickly as possible. When the contract documents have been approved the council may invite tenders for the work in accordance with public procurement procedures. The appointment of a contractor and commencement of work will depend on the satisfactory completion of the tender process.
251 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the report of the Innishannon water scheme (details supplied) submitted by the county council in November 2002 has been considered and approved; if it can get under way; and the commencement date. [12465/04]
View answerThe scheme was approved for funding in my Department's water services investment programme 2003-2005 under the rural towns and villages initiative.
Earlier this month Cork County Council submitted a revised preliminary report and supporting documentation to my Department. It will be dealt as quickly as possible.
