
This project is required to improve the security of the electricity supply in the Mullingar area. Mullingar is supplied by two 110kV overhead lines and this project will deliver a third circuit to supply power to the area.
AtkinsRéalis was appointed as lead consultants by EirGrid for the Mullingar 110 kV project. The role included support EirGrid in the design and achievement of planning consent for the project in three phases.
Phase 1 & 2 is combined and comprises of the constraints and route corridor report for a new 110 kV circuit from the existing Mullingar 110 kV transmission station, Irishtown, Co. Westmeath to either the existing Derryiron 110 kV transmission station in Rhode Co. Offaly or to the existing Kinnegad 110 kV transmission station at Killaskillen, Co. Meath; This also included a 3 stage public consultation process.
Phase 3 was the production of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/ Environmental Report (ER) and submission of the planning application for the preferred route for the new circuit.
The scheme was submitted for planning under the Strategic Infrastructure Act in July 2012 and planning was granted by An Bord Pleanála in January 2013.
Client: EirGrid
Status: Ongoing