Eirgrid considers underground Gridwest option

Eirgrid has said it will keep an open mind on the future of its Gridwest scheme after reopening the public consultation process to allow consideration of an underground option.

Fresh public sessions will begin in Connaught on July 7 after Eirgrid previously indicated its preference for a €250m overhead pylon route between west Mayo and Roscommon.

Last winter, it revealed the preferred route of the line using overhead cables, but this scheme was delayed by the Government’s decision to appoint an independent review panel for all Grid Link projects.