A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála to acquire lands to improve and upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Clonee, Bracetown and Dunboyne in Co Meath.

The project involves the development of a new water pumping station at Loughshallagh and the installation of approximately 4.5km of water and sewer networks.

The necessary works will increase the capacity of the network supplying homes and businesses. The project will also provide an extension to the existing networks to supply business customers in Piercetown and Clonee and to support current and future economic development in the area.

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The CPO relates to permanent wayleaves and temporary construction rights for the project. If granted, the CPO will authorise Irish Water to construct, lay, keep, operate, maintain, renew, repair and inspect the proposed infrastructure required. It is expected that work will commence in the summer 2018.

Michael Tinsley Infrastructure Portfolio Delivery Manager, said: "This project will benefit residents and businesses in Clonee, Bracetown and Dunboyne. It forms part of Irish Water’s investment to upgrade the water and wastewater infrastructure in the area to support current and future development in these communities, in particular in the Piercetown area. Once complete, customers in Clonee and Dunboyne will have a more reliable water service."

(CD/MH)