The Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2012, a copy of which is available in the Oireachtas Library, provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Cork. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some €230 million in the county during the period of the Programme.
Contracts for both a wastewater treatment plant upgrade and network for the Bandon Sewerage Scheme Phase 2 are included as contracts to start during the life of the Programme.
In October 2011 my Department approved the revised Design Brief submitted by Cork County Council for the appointment of a Consultant to prepare a Preliminary Report for the upgrade of the Bandon Wastewater Treatment Plant.
I approved funding to allow Cork County Council award the contract for the network element of the scheme on 10 February 2012. The Council can now complete the contract formalities with the successful tenderer with a view to commencing work on the contract as soon as possible.