Stalled sewerage scheme to restart but at high cost

A stalled multimillion-euro sewerage scheme in a Cork town is expected to be restarted before the end of the year — but at a significantly higher cost to the taxpayer.

In mid-2012, contractors SIAC decided to abandon work on the sewerage scheme in Bandon following mutual agreement with Cork County Council.

The contract for the Bandon Sewerage Scheme Stage 2 Main Works was designed to improve and expand the existing combined sewerage and storm drain systems in the town and its environs, including the construction of two storm water pumping stations located in the town centre.