Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 January 2023
67. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Transport the engagements his Department has had regarding the completion of all sections of the Coonagh, Knockalisheen Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2355/23]
View answerThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is the statutory responsibility of each local authority in accordance with the provisions of Section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. Works on those roads are funded from Councils' own resources supplemented by State road grants.
Limerick City and County Council is the contracting authority for the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road project and my Department's Engineering Inspectorate liaises regularly with the Council regarding implementation of the scheme.
As the Deputy is aware, while construction of the Coonagh to Knockalisheen Distributor Road commenced in 2021, the contract was terminated as a result of the receivership of the main contractor. Pending a retender of the main construction contract, a contractor has been appointed to complete bridgeworks over the Galway-Ennis railway line and works are also underway to install a new watermain.
The Council has advised my officials that it is envisaged that the main construction contract will be retendered this year.
