Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has announced that he has given approval to invite tenders for the Design Build Operate contract of the Claregalway & Milltown Sewerage Scheme.

Mr Phil Hogan said: "This vitally important project which is being funded under my Department’s Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2013 as contracts to commence construction during the period of the programme at an estimated cost of €10.68 million for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Build Operate (DBO) Contract and €2.87 million for the Network Contract.

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"It will greatly expand the quality and scale of the wastewater infrastructure in the county and will provide capacity to support economic growth and to facilitate new development, while also preserving environmental and water quality standards.

"I understand work is already underway on the Network Contract, for which I approved funding of just over €1.33 million in August last year and is progressing rapidly.

"The financial support from my Department for this project reflects the commitment for continuing investment in our wastewater schemes to ensure that discharges into our rivers, lakes and coastal water meet the highest international standards."

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