Upgrade works to the existing wastewater network and all associated site development…

Proposed development

Upgrade works to the existing wastewater network and all associated site development works: 1. Decommissioning of 485 linear meters of sewers along the north bank of the Sally (Dirty) River, in addition to the upstream river crossing, and 648 linear meters of sewer from the Quarry Road Pumping Station to the Clonakilty Road (R-599) via Brookpark including 2 no. existing river crossings of the Sally (Dirty) River and Brewery River. The existing sewers and manholes will be removed where the new pipeline coincides with the existing pipeline (approximately 305m of pipeline in total). All other sections of pipeline will be left in situ when decommissioned. 2. Upgrading and replacement of foul sewer consisting of the laying of c.1,267 linear metres of new underground pipework and associated manholes across public roads (L-4620, L-8691, L-8680, R-599) and private lands, including provision of 3 no. watercourse crossings at the Sally (Dirty) River and Brewery River. 3. Upgrades to Quarry Road Pumping Station consisting of the provision of 2 no. additional storm tanks, inlet screen, 3 no. new storm pumps, rising main diversions, interconnecting pipework and chambers, odour and electrical control infrastructure, overhead cabling, relocation of existing pole-mounted transformer, photovoltaic panels with associated controls / interfaces, provision of new control kiosks and adjustments to perimeter fencing. 4. Upgrades to Longbridge Pumping Station consisting of 1 no. additional storm overflow tank, inlet screen, 3 no. new storm pumps, replacement of existing foul pumps and macerator with 2 no. submersible electric pumps, interconnecting pipework and chambers, replacement outfall pipe, rising main diversions, odour and electrical control infrastructure, overhead cabling, photovoltaic panels with associated controls / interfaces, relocation of existing terminal pole and the existing control kiosk, provision of new control kiosks, and adjustments to perimeter fencing. 5. Tree removal and replacement planting, landscaping, and all associated site development and reinstatement works including ancillaries and excavation works above and below ground for the proposed works. The project will be constructed in the Dunmanway Agglomeration area licenced under the Waste Water Discharge (Authorisation) (WWDA) Regulations 2007 (Licence D0160-01 A). This application relates to a proposed development which requires a review of the existing WWDA Licence. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this application. The planning application and the NIS may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority, Norton House, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, during its public opening hours i.e. 9.00a.am. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

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The council recorded a decision on 16 Jan 2025. The official file has the outcome; a third-party appeal is possible within four weeks of the decision.

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