A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála

for the delivery of the Tuam Regional Water Supply Scheme in Galway which involves an extension to Loughrea.

The CPO if confirmed is for lands relating to the construction of a new water storage reservoir and associated networks in the following areas: Craughwell, Roo, Lecarrow, Moyveela and Oran Beg. If confirmed, the CPO will authorise Irish Water to acquire the land, permanent wayleave and permanent right of way and temporary working areas required for this project.

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The first phase of this project will involve:

• Construction of approximately 20km of water mains from Carrowmonesh in Oranmore to Seefin Reservoir site located near Loughrea Town.

• Construction of a new 1,000m3 reservoir at Seefin.

• Provision of four new pumping stations in Derrydonnell, Seefin, Lake Road and Knockanaima.

• Decommissioning of two existing water treatment plants in Loughrea.

The proposed works will take place along the local, regional and national roads between Oranmore and Loughrea.

If the CPO is confirmed the works are expected to commence in early 2019.

(CD/MH)