Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Question 984: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when work will commence on the provision of the Freshford wastewater scheme in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33833/09]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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The Freshford/Johnstown/Goresbridge Sewerage Scheme is included in my Department's Water Services Investment Programme 2007 — 2009 at an estimated cost of €7.9 million. Following my approval of the Preliminary Report for the scheme last November, Kilkenny County Council have been progressing the preparation of contract documents.

Local authorities were asked in July to submit an assessment of needs for water and sewerage services to my Department by 23 October 2009. These assessments will form a key input to the development of the 2010 to 2012 Water Services Investment Programme, which it is anticipated will be published in early 2010. In conducting their assessments, local authorities have been asked to prioritise schemes and contracts for progression over the coming years based on key environmental and economic criteria.