Sewerage system for north Kildare gets massive €1.3bn boost
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Chambers Ireland has welcomed the decision by An Coimisiún Pleanála to approve the Greater Dublin Drainage Project seven years after it was originally mooted.
This is a critical piece of national infrastructure that will support the sustainable development of the Greater Dublin Area and surrounding counties, including parts of south Meath and north Kildare.
The €1.3bn project will provide essential wastewater treatment capacity for the equivalent of half a million people across the three counties, but is not expected to be fully functional until 2032.
It will also enhance the development potential of Dublin and parts of the surrounding counties by delivering new infrastructure that eases pressure on the existing wastewater network.
The project is important because the treatment plant in Ringsend is currently at full capacity.
“The Greater Dublin Drainage Project is a keystone investment for the State and is an example of the essential large-scale projects so urgently required to unlock housing delivery and enable the State to grow sustainably and competitively,” said Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland.
“Chambers Ireland recognises the importance of long-term planning and investment in core infrastructure, and the delivery of this and other delayed critical infrastructure projects is vital to ensure that Ireland remains an attractive place to live, work and invest."
