asked Her Majesty's Government:
What proposals Waterways Ireland have as capital projects this year; and when each will be completed. [HL1278]
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.