Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013
955. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government his plans for a Cork main drainage scheme; when he expects the scheme to get underway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38367/13]
View answerThere are three contracts included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 for the Cork City Sewerage Scheme. The Carrigrennan Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Contract is included as a scheme to advance through planning during the life of the programme. In November 2012 my Department approved Cork City’s Design Brief for the appointment of a Consultant to prepare a Preliminary Report for the Scheme. I understand that the Council expects to appoint a consultant shortly.
Following a mid-term review of the programme in 2011 two further Cork City Sewerage Scheme contracts were added to the programme on foot of a submission from Cork City Council; Cork City Sewerage Scheme, St. Patrick’s Street Culvert Contract/Scheme and Cork City Sewerage Scheme, Collection Network Contract/Scheme. My Department is awaiting the submission by Cork City Council of Design Briefs for the appointment of Consultants to prepare Preliminary Reports for these Contracts/ Schemes.
