Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2010
379 Deputy Seymour Crawford asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the progress that has been made on the reopening of the Ulster Canal as already agreed from Belturbet to Clones; if he will indicate when same will go to contract or when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20464/10]
View answerI am advised by Waterways Ireland that the requisite physical survey has been completed and that work on the necessary environmental assessments is due for completion in autumn 2010. Following completion of these studies and final design estimates, it is anticipated that planning permission will be sought towards the end of the year. Following a successful outcome to the planning process, it is anticipated that the land acquisition process could then commence and the contract for construction could be awarded in 2011.
