The Curragh Racecourse, Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Upgrading of the irrigation system at the Curragh Racecourse, including a new borehole and lagoon upgrades.
19934 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 19 August 2019
- Reference
- 19934
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 19 August 2019
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves upgrading the existing irrigation system for the racetrack and training gallops. Works include decommissioning old pipes, installing a new distribution network, upgrading an infield lagoon, and drilling a new borehole.
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Official record
Development description
The upgrading of an existing irrigation system for the curragh racetrack and associated training gallops with an emphasis on improved efficiency and sustainability in the operation of the system and on animal welfare obligations. The works will be comprised of: decommissioning the existing network of underground water pipes in the racecourse and removing surface mounted take-off valves. Installing a replacement water pipe distribution system. Delivering the water supply to the new pipe distribution system from an existing lagoon located in the racetrack infield. Upgrading the lagoon to prevent water loss and to improve its safety features. Augmenting the water supply to the racecourse via the development of a new borehole in the racecourse enclosure area. Distributing water to the racetrack and gallops via a hose reel boom system and pop-up sprinklers, thereby facilitating a much more accurate and efficient delivery of irrigation to the targeted areas. The execution of all necessary site works to facilitate this development
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received19 August 2019
- Further information requested9 October 2019
- Further information received19 December 2019
- Decision due24 January 2020
- Decision issued23 January 2020
- Grant issued28 February 2020
- Permission expiry27 February 2025
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