ESB must prioritise €1 Million Malahide and Kinsealy / Drynam Upgrade works and must ensure Minimal Disruption
Issued : Tuesday 2 February, 2010
The ESB must prioritise the promised upgrade works in Malahide and the Kinsealy / Drynam areas and they must ensure minimum disruption in the future to longsuffering residents, who have already had to endure unacceptable power outages.
Following a great many representations from local residents, the ESB has informed me that they have already begun reinforcement works on the ground, and that further improvements will be undertaken in the near future including:
Upgrading of the existing 38,000 Kv station in Malahide
Construction of 3.7 Km of 10,000 overhead line
Installation of 1.7km of 10,000 underground cable
The ESB informs me that this will amount to a €1 Million investment in the area, with an overall completion date of Autumn 2010.
The ESB has further stated that a considerable amount of civil work is required as a result, which will include planned power outages. I have written to the Chief Executive of the company demanding that residents undergo the most minimal disruption possible, and where it is unavoidable, plenty of notice is given.
Given that the works are also contingent on permission from landowners and the county council, I am calling on the County Manager to ensure full cooperation and co-ordination with the ESB in these matters.
The investment from the ESB is some good news and is no less that what residents deserve. The fact that there has been 12 medium voltage faults in recent months is an absolute scandal.
I welcome to the positive response from the ESB and hopefully this will bring to an end the problems for Malahide and Kinsealy / Drynam residents.
