The Government is being urged to bring West Clare’s road network up to standard before commencing conversion works at Moneypoint.
ESB submitted plans in February to convert the Kilrush facility’s 900 MW (Mega-Watt) generating station to run on oil rather than coal as part of a phased transition towards a zero-carbon future at the plant.
According to ESB, the works will require 18 Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to traverse either Kilmurry McMahon, Moore Street or the John Paul Estate in Kilrush on a daily basis.
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Cathaoirleach of the West Clare Municipal District, Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch insists investment is urgently needed to allay local concerns.
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