asked the Minister for the Environment the present position in relation to Athenry sewerage scheme, County Galway; and whether work will commence on the construction of this scheme.
Written Answers. - Water and Sewerage Schemes.
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I cannot at present say when I will be in a position to give the go ahead to the commencement of work on the Athenry sewerage scheme, tenders for which are under consideration in my Department.
201.
asked the Minister for the Environment the present position in relation to the Inishmore water supply improvement scheme; and whether work will commence on this scheme in the near future.
The present position in regard to the Inishmore water supply improvement scheme is that acceptance of a certain tender was approved by me on 9 March 1982. I understand that a bond received by Galway County Council from the contractor is being examined by the council and that work may commence in the near future.
202.
asked the Minister for the Environment the present position in relation to the Galway City West water supply scheme, contracts numbers 1 and 3; and whether work will commence on these schemes in the near future.
The Deputy's question is taken as referring to the Galway Corporation scheme — Galway City West and environs water supply scheme, contract numbers 1 and 3. Contract number 1 commenced in January 1980 and is nearing completion. My Department issued approval to the acceptance of a tender for contract number 3, to Galway Corporation on 27 January 1982. A local loans fund loan of £400,000 was sanctioned for this contract on 31 March 1982.
203.
asked the Minister for the Environment the present position in relation to the Galway City East water supply scheme, contracts numbers 3, 4, 5 and 9; and whether work will commence on the construction of these schemes in the near future.
Contracts 3, 4, and 5 comprise the new treatment works at Terryland which is completed and in operation. Contract 9 comprises water mains to improve distribution, mainly in the eastern section of Galway City, and this contract is nearing completion.
204.
asked the Minister for the Environment the present position in relation to the mid-Galway water supply scheme; and whether work will commence on this scheme in the near future.
I understand that work on the mid-Galway water scheme commenced in March 1982.
205.
asked the Minister for the Environment the present position in relation to the proposal to extend the sewerage outfall from South Park to Mutton Island, Galway City; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
In March 1981 my Department conveyed approval to Galway Corporation to the seeking of tenders for the mechanical and electrical plant for this scheme to facilitate planning of the civil works. I understand that the plant tenders are at present under examination locally.
Approval to the preparation of contract documents for borehole investigations, dye tracing and float studies in relation to the proposed new pumping station at Southpark, and the proposed outfall from Mutton Island, issued to the local authority on 25 February 1982.
206.
asked the Minister for the Environment the priority list for water schemes in Galway City; and when work is likely to commence.
No priority list for water schemes has been submitted to my Department by Galway Corporation nor are there any such schemes in my Department at present awaiting sanction.
207.
asked the Minister for the Environment the priority list for sewerage schemes in County Galway; and when work is likely to commence.
My Department has not received any priority list for sewerage schemes from Galway County Council. Accordingly, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to circulate with the Official Report a statement listing the schemes for which the local authorities in Galway have submitted proposals to my Department, and indicating the present position of each scheme.
Following is the statement:
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Sewerage Scheme |
Present Position |
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(a) Galway County Council |
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—Athenry Sewerage Scheme |
Tenders under consideration in the Department. |
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—Gort Sewerage Scheme |
Preliminary report approved—Council to prepare and submit contract documents. |
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—Killimor Sewerage Scheme |
Tenders approved. Loan application to be submitted by Council. |
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—Kilronan Sewerage Scheme |
Proposed scheme being re-examined by County Council. |
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—Moylough Sewerage Scheme |
Preliminary report approved—Council to prepare and submit contract documents. |
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—Tuam Sewerage Scheme—Stage 1 |
Preliminary report approved—Council to prepare and submit contract documents. |
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—Oranmore Sewerage Scheme |
Preliminary report approved. Further investigations being carried out by council prior to preparation of contract documents. |
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—Tuam Sewerage Scheme—Stage 2 |
Preliminary report under examination in Department. |
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—Loughrea Sewerage Scheme |
Preliminary report under examination in the Department. |
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(b) Galway Corporation |
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Galway Main Drainage: |
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—Interceptor Sewers 1 and 2 |
In progress—nearing completion. |
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—South Park Pumping Station and outfall pipe from Mutton Island |
Contract documents for mechanical and electrical plant approved to facilitate completion of contract documents for civil works by corporation. |
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(c) Ballinasloe Urban District Council |
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—Ballinasloe Sewerage Scheme contracts 9, 10 and 11 |
Contract documents under consideration in the Department. |
208.
asked the Minister for the Environment if he approves of the continued discharge of untreated raw sewerage into the River Corrib at Claddagh Quay, Galway city and onto the foreshore at South Park Beach, Galway city; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
The discharge of sewage at Claddagh Quay, Galway and South Park, Salthill, is a temporary arrangement pending construction of the South Park pumping station, rising main to Mutton Island and outfall pipe from Mutton Island. On completion of this work, treated sewage will be pumped from the new pumphouse at South Park, Salthill, via a rising main to a deep water outfall off Mutton Island. The treatment proposed includes grit removal, coarse screening, maceration, fine screening and diffusion from the deep water outfall. The proposed system of disposal is intended to ensure that neither environmental nor aesthetic problems need be anticipated when the scheme is completed.