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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 February 2007.

Waterways Ireland

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:What proposals Waterways Ireland have as capital projects this year; and when each will be completed.
Answer

The table below details Waterways Ireland capital projects in 2007.

Navigations Works Estimated Completion
Barrow Slipway at Bagenalstown November 2007
Graiguenamanagh Dry Dock 2008
Grand Canal Refurbishment Grand Canal Dock Long-term project extending beyond 2007
Royal Canal Longford and Begnagh Bridges April 2007
Lyneen and Mosstown Bridges Late 2007/Early 2008
Lock 45 and Culverts December 2007
Shannon Mooring at Kilglass December 2007
Replace section of Portumna Bridge December 2007
Extension to Annagh Upper towards Dowra Dependent on planning process
Extend navigation to Glasson December 2007
Erne System Navigational Signage December 2007
Install Jetties March 2008
Lower Bann Navigational Signage December 2007
Install Jetties March 2008
Depot at Portna March 2008
Shannon-Erne Waterway Patroller Facility March 2008
Various Number of projects on which small amount of works remain from 2006 During 2007

Feasibility Studies: During 2007 there are also a number of smaller projects at feasibility study and planning stage. HQ Building: In 2007 it is anticipated that works on the new Waterways Ireland headquarters building will commence.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1278; 689 c135-6WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Capital investment Waterways Ireland
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk