The planning application for the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project is planned to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála next year and could begin construction in 2028.
The project update was disclosed on Monday and is subject to approval of the project’s business case, which will be presented to the Government later this year.
This update provides information on the project’s layout and indicates for the first time the extent of the lands that will be required. This can be seen on an interactive map on the project’s website.
The project team has issued 1,600 letters to property owners along the study corridor. However, these letters do not confirm their intention to issue a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the acquisition of the land.
“The evolving design of the project and the mitigation measures incorporated have been shaped by ongoing engagement with potentially impacted land and property owners and others adjacent to or beyond the proposed motorway route,” the project team said.
“The project team has had over 1,000 face-to-face or online meetings outlining the developing designs and the mitigating measures proposed.”
Consultation
The project team said it continues to welcome feedback from property owners, communities, businesses and other stakeholders.
Public display events will be held between 12pm and 8pm in Charleville on 17 June, Adare on 18 June, Mallow on 19 June and a public webinar at 7pm on 24 June.
If planning permission is granted, the project will be constructed in phases, with traffic flow gains being achieved through the construction of by-passes of Charleville, Buttevant and Mallow initially.
It is estimated that the project will take approximately seven years to fully complete.
“A multidisciplinary team has informed the design on matters such as aquatic ecology, archaeology, architectural heritage and biodiversity.
“Following an assessment of the impact the project will have on the existing environment, the biodiversity value of replacement and additional planting will be maximised. Thousands of acres will be planted with native tree species, bushes, hedgerows, shrubs and grasslands.”
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The planning application for the N/M20 Cork to Limerick project is planned to be submitted to An Bord Pleanála next year and could begin construction in 2028.
The project update was disclosed on Monday and is subject to approval of the project’s business case, which will be presented to the Government later this year.
This update provides information on the project’s layout and indicates for the first time the extent of the lands that will be required. This can be seen on an interactive map on the project’s website.
The project team has issued 1,600 letters to property owners along the study corridor. However, these letters do not confirm their intention to issue a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for the acquisition of the land.
“The evolving design of the project and the mitigation measures incorporated have been shaped by ongoing engagement with potentially impacted land and property owners and others adjacent to or beyond the proposed motorway route,” the project team said.
“The project team has had over 1,000 face-to-face or online meetings outlining the developing designs and the mitigating measures proposed.”
Consultation
The project team said it continues to welcome feedback from property owners, communities, businesses and other stakeholders.
Public display events will be held between 12pm and 8pm in Charleville on 17 June, Adare on 18 June, Mallow on 19 June and a public webinar at 7pm on 24 June.
If planning permission is granted, the project will be constructed in phases, with traffic flow gains being achieved through the construction of by-passes of Charleville, Buttevant and Mallow initially.
It is estimated that the project will take approximately seven years to fully complete.
“A multidisciplinary team has informed the design on matters such as aquatic ecology, archaeology, architectural heritage and biodiversity.
“Following an assessment of the impact the project will have on the existing environment, the biodiversity value of replacement and additional planting will be maximised. Thousands of acres will be planted with native tree species, bushes, hedgerows, shrubs and grasslands.”
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