22169

Development of new sewers which will consist of: 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 works construction area. 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 works construction area. 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 & Bigmeadow Townland. 2 No. Tunnel Shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds on Deerpark Road in Athlone & Bigmeadow Townland and Doovogue 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 road through 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.