Development at a c.1.6 ha site on ESB lands at the existing Tonroe 110kV Substation.…

Proposed development

Permission for development at a c.1.6 ha site on ESB lands at the existing Tonroe 110kV Substation. The development will consist of a physical extension of c. 313 sq.m to the existing electricity substation compound and will include: (a) Site clearance works including the partial removal of: 1) Existing palisade fence along the north-eastern compound boundary; and 2) Existing vegetation along the north-eastern compound boundary. (b) Provision of new electrical plant and equipment including: 1) 1 No. prefabricated MV GIS module and foundation (c. 32m2 and c. 4.7m high); 2) 2 No. 38/20 kV 15 MVA transformers, associated bunds and firewall (c. 15m2 and 5.1 m high); 3) Extension of existing 38kV busbar with 2 no. new 38kV cubicles (c. 6.5m high); 4) Associated and ancillary outdoor electrical equipment and other apparatus, including installation of underground cables; and 5) Site development works including provision of extension of lighting; internal access road; new fencing; provision of site services including drainage; and all other ancillary works at

What happens next

Permission was granted on 12 Jun 2024. Third parties may appeal within four weeks; after that the permission is final and works can start once a commencement notice is lodged.

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