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A new reservoir and water mains are to be develop in Co Tipperary.
Irish Water and Tipperary County Council gave started work as part of the Clonmel Regional Water Supply Scheme North Storage project.
The project includes the construction of a new reservoir and the construction of over 4km of new water mains, which will benefit the northern parts of Clonmel Town and the surrounding areas.
The project is needed to increase the security of the water supply for businesses and residents in North Clonmel. The existing water infrastructure has an insufficient level of storage capacity and this project will increase storage capacity with the construction of a new a reservoir.
Irish Water is submitting a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to An Bord Pleanála to acquire the necessary lands in the townslands of Giantsgrave, Lawlesstown and Rathronan.
The works associated with the proposed development includes the construction of a new 4,000m³ capacity reservoir in the townland of Giantsgrave, a new control building, landscaping of the site, security fencing and surface water drainage, a new booster pumping station at Rathronan and over 4km of new water mains.
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