Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2012
803 Deputy Paul J. Connaughton asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if it will be possible to have additional funding allocated to the Milltown sewerage scheme to have five extra houses taken in view of the fact that they already have their septic tanks in front of their houses in anticipation of being taken into the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17887/12]
View answer836 Deputy Michael P. Kitt asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the position regarding a sewerage scheme for Milltown, Tuam, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18324/12]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 803 and 836 together.
The Water Services Investment Programme 2010-2013 provides for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Galway. The Programme includes contracts under construction and to commence to the value of some €130 million in the county during the period of the Programme.
Galway County Council's Contract Documents for the Networks for the Milltown and Claregalway Sewerage Scheme, with an estimated cost of €2.9 million, were approved in May 2011. I understand that Galway County Council is currently assessing the tender recommendations for the contract.
The revised Design Build Operate Contract Documents for the wastewater treatment plant for the Milltown and Claregalway Sewerage Scheme, which were received in my Department in November 2011, are currently being examined. Once approved by my Department, the Council can then proceed to invite tenders for this contract.
In relation to the provision of funding for the connection of additional septic tanks to the scheme, it is a matter for Galway County Council to submit proposals in this regard to my Department.
