Strategic Infrastructure Development application for Meath – Cavan – Monaghan – Tyrone 400 KV Interconnector lodged with An Bord Pleanala

On 18th December 2009 Eirgrid PLC lodged its Strategic Infrastructure Development application for the Meath – Cavan – Monaghan – Tyrone 400 KV Interconnector with An Bord Pleanala.

Although the proposed Interconnector passes through County Monaghan the development falls to be determined by An Bord Pleanala in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Development Strategic Infrastructure Act 2006.

The proposed line of the Interconnector runs from Scalkill, Magheracloone to Lemgare, Clontibret and passes through the townlands of Ballaghnagearn, Corlea (ED Magheracloone), Greaghlone, Doagh, Cornalaragh, Raferagh, Corvally (Farney By), Ardragh, Sreenty, Ummerafree, Corrinenty, Cornasassonagh, Tullyglass, Tooa, Drumillard (Cremorne By), Aghmakerr, Boraghy, Brackly (Cremorne By), Cooltrimegish, Tullynahinnera, Greagh (Cremorne By), Drumhawan, Drumguillew Lower, Clogher, Crinkill, Cornamucklagh South, Terrygreeghan, Rausker, Cornanure (Monaghan By), Cargaghramer, Drumroosk, Lennan, Derryhallagh (Monaghan By), Clarderry, Cornamucklagh North, Annagh (Cremorne By), Carrickanure, Cashel, Tassan, Latnakelly, Annaglogh, Lisdrumgormly and Coolartragh.

Details of the proposal can be obtained from the An Bord Pleanála Website at and at www.eirgridnortheastprojects.com

Alternatively the plans and documents in respect of this proposal can also be inspected at the Planning Section Offices, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan between 9.15pm and 5.15pm Monday to Friday until 12th March 2010. 

Public comments in respect of the proposed development must be received by An Bord Pleanala by 5.30pm on 12th March 2010.