I refer to the reply to Questions Nos. 545, 552 and 555 of 28 January 2014 which sets out the position in relation to the Bandon Sewerage Scheme.
Cork County Council drew down funding of €1.4m from my Department in respect of this network contract. Irish Water is now responsible for the delivery of water services capital infrastructure. It is currently preparing a Capital Investment Plan for 2014–2016 that will provide for the transition of projects included in the 2010-2013 Water Services Investment Programme.
The following information was provided under Standing Order 40A
My Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2010 - 2013
provided for the development of a comprehensive range of new water services infrastructure in County Cork. The programme included contracts for both a wastewater treatment plant upgrade and network for the Bandon Sewerage Scheme Phase 2.
In February 2012 I approved funding of €3.9m for the network contract on the scheme. Cork County Council awarded the contract in March 2012 and the Contractor commenced work at that time. However, contractual issues subsequently emerged and the Contractor and ihe Council agreed to the termination of the contract by mutual consent.
From 1 January 2014 Irish Water is responsible for the delivery of water services capital infrastructure. It is currently preparing a Capital Investment Plan for 2014 -2016 that will provide for the transition of projects included in the 2010 - 2013 Water Services Investment Programme. The further progression of all water services capital projects, including the one raised by Deputy Daly, is a matter for Irish Water. This includes confirmation that funding will be available to progress schemes.
I understand that príor to 31 December 2013 Cork County Council had appointed a consultant to complete the Contract Documents which will incorporate all of the outstanding works on the network element of the Bandon Sewerage Scheme. Irish Water has confirmed that the completion of the network element of the scheme is a priority.
