Intel submit further information to Kildare Co Council on planned $4 billion plant

Intel have produced further information to Kildare County Council on their plans for a modified new chip manufacturing facility at their headquarters in Leixlip, and a decision on the request for planning permission is now due on May 2.

The Council sought information on the raw data used for traffic modelling, clarification of how peak rates of traffic were arrived at, how traffic management will be enforced during construction, flow diagrams during construction, mitigation measures along R148, impact on traffic At Green Lane and motorway link to Intel, screening of risks associated with the dewatering of superficial deposits comprising sand and gravel and gravelly clay with regard to the River Rye.

The council also requested information on proposals for monitoring and mitigation of the ground water to ensure protection of the River Rye Water, potential effects and mitigation measures to the Rye Water specifically the Leixlip Spa and Tufa Springs needed to be further addressed, fully quantified loss/gain habitat calculations were to be provided and concepts to actively enhance the Water Framework Directive were required.

Kildare North Labour representative Emmet Stagg welcomed the news of Intel's submission of the information, and he hopes that the council will grant the planning permission to Intel so they can develop their new part of the facility in Leixlip.

The large new building would total 88,740 sq metres over four floors and is believed to be worth up to $4 billion to Intel.