Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 November 2005
53 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a cost estimate for the proposed new rail interconnector from Spencer Dock to Heuston Station as proposed in the Transport 21 plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36064/05]
View answerAn initial feasibility study on the proposed interconnector between Heuston Station and the docklands was carried out on behalf of Iarnród Éireann 2003. This examined possible alignments for the interconnector as well as preliminary cost estimates. I have asked Iarnród Éireann to begin immediately a more detailed technical analysis of the project.
Transport 21 includes a financial provision to cover the anticipated cost of the project. However, I do not propose to release this commercially sensitive information until the public procurement process for this project is completed.
