GrantedInfrastructureDecided 23 November 2017

Athlone Co Westmeath on Deerpark Road in Doovoge Townland, through Athlone Showgrounds in Athlone & Big Meadow and across The River Shannon, to the east in Burgess Park in

Construction of new sewer pipelines and tunnel shafts across Athlone and under the River Shannon.

177182 · Westmeath County Council · Lodged 2 October 2017

Reference: 177182
Authority: Westmeath County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 2 October 2017

Summary

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Irish Water is applying to construct new combined sewers, including open-cut sewers on Deerpark and Clonown Roads and a major tunnel sewer running under the River Shannon. The project includes multiple tunnel shafts and temporary construction compounds.

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Development description

We, irish water, intend to apply for planning permission for development of new sewers in athlone, co. Westmeath on deerpark road in doovoge townland, through athlone showgrounds in athlone & big meadow townland and across the river shannon river to the east bank in burgess park in golden island (kilmaine) townland. The development will consist of the following: 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 construction corridor. 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 construction corridor. 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 & big meadow and townland. 2 no tunnel shafts and associated temporary works construction compounds on deerpark road in athlone & big meadow townland and doovoge 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 thourgh 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.

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 51, Bastion Quay, Athlone	Feb 2026	€700,000	138 m
44 Bastion Quay, The Docks, Athlone	Oct 2025	€405,000	138 m
34 Bastion Quay, The Docks, Athlone	Sept 2025	€420,000	138 m
44 Parnell Sq, Athlone, Westmeath	Jun 2025	€260,000	178 m
46 Parnell Square, Athlone, County Westmeath	Nov 2025	€72,500	193 m
39 Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Mar 2026	€200,000	237 m
38a Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Mar 2026	€120,000	240 m
37a Shannon Weir, Athlone, Co Westmeath	Mar 2026	€120,000	244 m

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Key dates

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Application received2 October 2017
Decision due26 November 2017
Decision issued23 November 2017
Grant issued15 January 2018
Permission expiry14 January 2023

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