James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 516: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the projected completion of the Longford central regional water supply scheme, reservoir and pipelines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39619/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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I approved Longford County Council's tender recommendation for the scheme in December 2007 and I understand that construction work is in progress. More detailed information may be obtained from the Council as contracting authority.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 517: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the projected completion of the Ballymahon regional water supply scheme with the upgrading of Abbeyshrule water treatment plant and links to Kenagh and Edgeworthstown; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39620/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Ballymahon Regional Water Supply (Improvement) Scheme, which includes the works referred to, is included for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-09 at an approved cost of €4.6 million.

I approved Longford County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme in December 2007 and, under devolved procedures, it is a matter for the Council to advance the scheme to construction.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 518: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the Drumlish, Newtownforbes, Ardagh, Aughnacliffe and Ballinalee sewerage schemes and the funding for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39621/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Drumlish and Newtownforbes Sewerage Scheme and the Ardagh, Aughnacliffe and Ballinalee Sewerage Scheme are included for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-09 at a combined estimated cost of €12.3 million.

I understand that Longford County Council has awarded the contract for the Drumlish and Newtownforbes collection networks and that the Council is considering tenders for the collection networks in the other 3 locations. The Council's tender documents for the five wastewater treatment plants, which are to be procured under a single contract, are being examined in my Department and are being dealt with as quickly as possible.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 519: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the Granard regional water supply scheme; the funding for same; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39622/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Granard Regional Water Supply Scheme is included for funding in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-09 at an estimated cost of €8.5 million.

I approved Longford County Council's Preliminary Report for the scheme in 2007. It is now a matter for the Council to produce contract documents for the scheme.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 520: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the projected Longford town sewerage scheme; the funding for same; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39623/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Longford Town Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-09 as a scheme to advance through planning at an estimated cost of €9.76 million. My Department is awaiting submission of Longford County Council's contract documents for the scheme.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 521: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the status of the Lanesborough waters supply stage and Lanesborough regional water supply scheme which were included in the water services investment programme for 2007 to 2009; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39624/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Stage 1 of the Lanesborough Water Supply Scheme (Wellfield Development) and the Lanesborough Regional Water Supply Scheme are included for funding under my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007-09 at estimated costs of €1.4 million and €8 million, respectively.

I understand that Longford County Council now proposes to combine the schemes for procurement purposes and my Department is awaiting submission of the Council's Preliminary Report for the combined scheme.