Irish Water say they currently have no plans to upgrade the Glanworth Waste Water Treatment Plant which leaves a planning application for 31 new houses in the area, hanging in the balance.

After reviewing their portfolio of projects and programmes in their Investment Plan to ensure that they can deliver them in the most efficient and cost-effective way, the delivery timelines for Glanworth Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade cannot yet be confirmed.

Irish Water said as part of this review process, they prioritise projects and programmes based on new and better information, updated timelines as projects progress and new and emerging needs in their water network to best serve their customers, support growth and meet the objectives under their Business Plan.

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