Water and Sewerage Schemes

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 May 2010

Wednesday, 26 May 2010

Questions (208)

Finian McGrath

Question:

220 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide an update on the programme of works to deal with leaking water in the Dublin area particularly in the northside; when the work will commence. [22184/10]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

Watermains rehabilitation work in the Greater Dublin Region is being progressed by Dublin City Council as part of the Dublin Region Watermain Rehabilitation Project, which is being funded under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 — 2012. While five contracts have been completed to date, further substantial contracts are due to go to construction during the lifetime of this Programme. Contract Documents for three contracts, including areas in the north of the city, are under examination in my Department and are being dealt with as quickly as possible.