Dáil Éireann - Volume 577 - 17 December, 2003

Written Answers. - Water and Sewerage Schemes.

Mr. McGinley Mr. McGinley

  296. Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the proposed sewerage scheme for Glenties, County Donegal. [31677/03]

Mr. Cullen Mr. Cullen

  Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen):The Glenties sewerage scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2003-2005 as a scheme to commence construction in 2005 at an estimated cost of €4 million. My Department is awaiting the submission of a preliminary report for the scheme by Donegal County Council.

Mr. McGinley Mr. McGinley

  297. Mr. McGinley asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if a sewerage scheme is planned for Ardara, County Donegal; the current position of the scheme; and when it is expected that work will commence on the project. [31678/03]

Mr. Cullen Mr. Cullen

  Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen):The Ardara sewerage scheme has been approved for funding under the rural towns and villages initiative of my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2003-2005, at an estimated cost of €4.2 million.

  Donegal County Council's report on tenders for the civil works element of the scheme is under consideration in my Department and will be dealt with as quickly as possible. I approved the contract documents for the mechanical and electrical works in July. It is a matter for the council to advance the tender process in respect of these works.

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