Uisce Éireann has been given the green light for a 10-year planning permission application to upgrade the Kingscourt Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The plant is set to be located in the townland of Corgarry, and construction of an outfall pipeline in the public road corridor and in private lands in the townlands of Corgarry, Cabra, Cormey and Mullantra.
The proposed development consists of the demolition of existing Inlet Works and replacement with new Inlet Works including a Dual Function Overflow Chamber, Flume, Screens, and Grit and Grease removal units.
Demolition of the existing access bridge over the watercourse at the north boundary, and construction of a new access road and bridge make up the approved application.
The provision of a back-up generator with a built-in diesel tank that could be used in an emergency/power cut.
Cavan County Council gave the go-head for the application with 13 conditions attached.
