Athlone Co Westmeath on Deerpark Road in Doovoge Townland , through Athlone Showgrounds in Athlone & Big Meadow and across The River Shannon , to the east in Burgess Park in

We, Irish Water, intend to apply for Planning Permission for development of new sewers in Athlone, Co. Westmeath on Deerpark Road in Doovoge Townland, through Athlone Showgrounds in Athlone & Big Meadow Townland and across the River Shannon River to the east bank in Burgess Park in Golden Island (Kilmaine) Townland. The development will consist of the following: A new 450mm diameter open cut combined sewer on Deerpark Road and Clonown Road constructed within a works construction area. A new combined tunnel sewer, up to 1200mm diameter, through the Showgrounds from Deerpark Road to the West bank of the River Shannon constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.A new combined tunnel sewer (Lower Shannon Sewer Crossing), up to 1500mm diameter, that runs underneath the River Shannon to the east bank in Burgess Park at Golden Island constructed within a 10m wide construction corridor.1 No. Tunnel Shaft and associated temporary works construction compound in Burgess Park in Golden Island (Kilmaine) Townland. 3 no Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds west of the Shannon in Athlone Showgrounds and in Athlone & Big Meadow and Townland. 2 no Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds on Deerpark Road in Athlone & Big Meadow Townland and Doovoge Townland. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing West Side Pumping Station.Temporary construction access road along the sewer route in Athlone Showgrounds. Temporary construction access thourgh Burgess Park. Decommissioning and demolition of the existing siphon inlet chamber and storm overflow chamber,And all associated site works. A Natura impact statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

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