Decision time for planned Dawn Meats extension in Laois town
Construction work planned at Rathdowney meat processing plant
A decision is due by Laois planners on an extension to the Dawn Meats factory in Rathdowney.
Last November, Dawn Meats sought planning permission from Laois County Council to build a new unit at their industrial meat processing plant, located in the town centre.
It was to "construct a Ground Floor Plant Room & First Floor Electrical Switch Room and associated external plant together with all Ancillary Site Works and Services" with a floor plan of 260sqm (2,800sqft).
Surface water is proposed to drain into the public sewer.
The factory which is a big employer in the town, is beside a pond which consultants recently suggested could become a public amenity if cleaned and enhanced.
Uisce Eireann (Irish Water) has asked for the following conditions to be met if permission is granted.
That Dawn Meats sign a connection agreement with them prior to the work starting, and "adhere to standards and conditions set out in that agreement".
That any proposals to divert or build over existing water or wastewater services gets prior Uisce Eireann approval. That there will be separation distances between any Uisce Eireann assets and the new development.
The conditions are all to ensure "adequate provision of water and wastewater facilities".
The decision is expected by January 12.