Planning approval has been granted for additional wastewater infrastructure in Galway City to facilitate new housing demand.
Uisce Eireann has been granted planning permission for an underground storage tank at Merlin Park Pumping Station on the Dubin Road.
The development of the underground storage tank will provide additional wastewater storage capacity to the Merlin Park Pumping Station.
This approval paves the way for housing developments across the eastern part of Galway, including the Merlin Woods Social and Affordable Housing Scheme.
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, commented, “It’s great that approval has been granted for this project.”
“This will enable future growth in the east of Galway by addressing wastewater needs and is key to enabling the delivery of new homes and neighbourhoods.”
He added that it will facilitate inclusive growth on the east side of the city and meet rising housing demand with a mixture of social, affordable, and private housing.
Chief Executive of Galway City Council Leonard Cleary said that this is a large step forward for infrastructure in the city.
“This is a very positive development and it will allow progress for priority strategic projects in the east of the City, and in particular will enable much needed housing delivery by the City Council and the private sector.”
Acting Director of Services Elizabeth Fanning added, “This approval for Uisce Eireann is removing a bottleneck that has held back housing development and assists in laying the foundations for Galway’s vibrant and sustainable future”.
