Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2010
62 Deputy Jim O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the Bandon sewerage scheme, County Cork, will proceed immediately in view of the fact that it is ready to go to tender and that its completion will have a positive effect on factors that cause flooding in the town. [2299/10]
View answerThe Bandon sewerage scheme was included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-2009. Contract Documents for this scheme are currently under examination in my Department and a decision will be conveyed to the council as soon as possible in light of the finalisation of the Water Services Investment Programme for 2010 to 2012.
Local authorities were asked in July 2009 to submit an assessment of needs for water and sewerage services to my Department by 23 October 2009. My Department is currently considering these assessments, which form a key input to the development of the 2010 to 2012 Water Services Investment Programme. In conducting their assessments, local authorities were asked to prioritise schemes and contracts for progression over the coming years based on key environmental and economic criteria. I expect to publish the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 to 2012 early this year.
