Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 1074: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if an application has been received from South Tipperary County Council for funding under the water conservation programme, for watermain replacement in the Fethard regional scheme area; when the application was received; if a decision has issued; and when works will commence. [1338/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context

My Department recently approved an increased budget of €4.25 million under the Water Services Investment Programme 2007-09 for the completion of Stages 1 and 2 (the establishment of district meter areas, pressure control areas, trunk main metering, leakage detection and repair, etc.) of South Tipperary County Council's water conservation programme. Such measures are a necessary precursor to cost effective mains replacement in order to maximise reductions in unaccounted for water and leakage.

Mains replacement proposals were received by my Department from the Council in April 2008 relating to the Fethard water supply system. These proposals are being examined in light of progress with Stages 1 and 2 of the water conservation programme in the county and a decision will be conveyed to the Council as soon as possible.