Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 456: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the cost of the archaeological works being carried out as preparatory work for the new sewerage scheme in Castledermot, County Kildare; the timescale of the work; when the new collection system for the scheme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23540/04]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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The Castledermot sewerage scheme is included in my Department's water services investment programme 2004-06 under the rural towns and villages initiative, at an estimated cost of €7.6 million.

Work on the archaeological investigation contract, which is estimated to cost €1.4 million, commenced on 8 June this year. I understand that the contract period is six months and that work is on schedule.

Kildare County Council is at present preparing the report on tenders for work on the collection system. Once submitted to my Department for technical examination and approval the report will be dealt with as quickly as possible.