CORRIB GAS DEVELOPMENT
Project Monitoring Committee
Minutes of the Project Monitoring Committee Meeting held on 15th April, 2009 at the Terminal Site, Bellanaboy, Co. Mayo at 11:00am.
Present: Mr. D. Mahon, County Manager (Chairman)
Ms. Agnes McLaverty, SEPIL
Mr. Gerry Costello, SEPIL
Mr. Tony Doyle, SEPIL
Ms. Aoife Reynolds, SEPIL
Mr. Brendan Butler, SEPIL
Mr. Michael Hughes, North Western Regional Fisheries Board
Mr. Seamus Gaughan, Community Representative
Mr. Padraic Walsh, Mayo County Council
Mr. Ciarán ó hÓbáin, Dept. CENR
Mr. Dick McKeever, Dept. Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
Mr. Richard Cosgrove, Bord na Móna
Mr. Denis Strong, NPWS, DoEHLG
Apologies: Mr. Gerard McDonnell, Community Representative
Mr. Nicholas Whyte, Community Representative
Mr. Peter Hynes, Mayo County Council
Sergeant James Gill, Garda Síochana
Mr. Ray Smith, EPA
In Attendance: Mr. Paul Hughes, Project Management
Mr. Seamus Granahan, Mayo County Council
Ms. Muriel Finnerty, Mayo County Council
At the commencement, the Chairman, Mr. D. Mahon, informed the meeting that Mr. Nicholas White had tendered his resignation to the Project Monitoring Committee due to ill-health. Mr. Whyte’s resignation was accepted by the Committee and he was thanked for his co-operation and assistance during his membership of the PMC.
The Chairman indicated that he would request Mr. John Coll, Director of Community and Enterprise with Mayo County Council to make arrangements, as necessary, for the filling of the vacancy.
1. Minutes
The Minutes of the Project Monitoring Committee Meeting which was held on 11th February 2009, were approved, having been proposed by Mr. Costello and seconded by Mr. Ó hObáin.
2. Matters arising
There were no matters arising.
3. Water Quality – Carrowmore Lake
Mr. Walsh outlined the up to date position on water quality in Carrowmore Lake as set out in report circulated to the meeting – copy of which, together with verified results, are available on the Mayo County Council website – www.mayococo.ie
4. Updates:
q Roadworks/Transportation
Mr. Walsh informed the meeting that deliveries of abnormal loads have been completed and that works on the R314 and L1202 have been substantially completed.
q Bord na Móna
Mr. Cosgrove informed the Committee that no non-compliances had occurred, no complaints were received or no incidents recorded at the site since the last meeting – as set out in report circulated to the meeting, copy of which is available on www.mayococo.ie
5. Update on Terminal
Mr. Butler outlined the up to date position as set out in report circulated, dated 14th April 2009, on the Bellanaboy Bridge Site and indicated that work on the site is approximately 71% complete.
6. Environmental Issues
Mr. Doyle set out the position in relation to environmental issues at the Bellanaboy Bridge Site as set out in report circulated – copy of which is available on www.mayococo.ie
7. Community Fund
Mr. Walsh updated the meeting on the following projects:
q Bangor Angling Scheme
The members of the PMC were highly complimentary of all involved in the provision of this facility, which has now been completed.
q Bellanaboy Village Scheme
This project which involves the provision of new footpaths and public lighting from the Terminal Gate to Bellanaboy bridge on the R314, will be submitted to the North West Mayo Community Forum for funding.
8. Local Issues
Mr. Gaughan informed the meeting that he had received enquiries from former Bord na Móna employees regarding re-employment on the peat deposition contract. This matter was noted by Mr. Cosgrove who indicated that no decision had, as yet, been made on this project.
9. Any other business
There were no matters arising
It was agreed that the next meeting will be held on 17th June 2009 at 11.00am at the Bellanaboy Terminal Site.
This concluded the business of the meeting.