Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2010
285 Deputy Phil Hogan asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the name, cost and timeframe for implementation of each individual water pipe replacement scheme awaiting approval in respect of each Dublin local authority area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2820/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraDublin City Council, as the lead authority in the Dublin region, has to date carried out a suite of five contracts of watermain rehabilitation, mainly in the city area, as part of the Dublin Region Watermain Rehabilitation Project. The total approved cost of these contracts is almost €16m.
Contract Documents for a further suite of three contracts, costing an estimated €15m, relating to work in the Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown and South Dublin areas in addition to the city, are under examination by my Department and will be dealt with as quickly as possible.
286 Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed new sewerage scheme at a location (details supplied) in County Cork; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2827/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that work is under way on the construction of the new waste water treatment plant at Commogue and the upgrade/extension of the collection system in Kinsale town under the Kinsale Sewerage Scheme. Work on the collection system to serve the Summercove area is substantially completed.
