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  Aughinish Island , Askeaton , Co. Limerick

Feb 25 2022

Application Received

Apr 20 2022

Decision

Apr 21 2022

Decision Due

May 24 2022

Granted

May 23 2027

Expiry (if required)
  • Submitted to Limerick County Council, 25 / 02 / 2022
  • Application Type: PERMISSION
  • Current Status: APPLICATION FINALISED
  • Decision Text: CONDITIONAL
  • Decision Summary: Granted
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an extension of c. 55 sqm to the existing electrical switch room building. Aughinish Alumina Limited c... Signup to read full development description
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  • Distance: Received: Decision: Development Address: Development Description:
    2.2km 08/12/2021 CONDITIONAL Aughinish Alumina Limited , Aughinish Island , Askeaton Co. Limerick works to facilitate an expansion of the disposal capacity at the existing Bauxite Residue Disposal Area (BRDA). The works will generally consist of the construction of rock fill embankments at the perimeter of the BRDA, offset internally and founded on the previously deposited and farmed bauxite residue, in 2 m high vertical lifts. The proposed development will result in the footprint of the BRDA decreasing as it increases in height. The proposed development will result in a c.12m increase in height (over that previously permitted under Limerick County Council Ref. 05/1836; An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL13.217976) to a maximum height of c.44m OD upon closure. The proposed expansion of the BRDA will provide for the deposition of an additional c. 8.0 million m3 bauxite residue over the lifetime of the development. The proposed development also provides for an expansion of the existing capacity of the Salt Cake Disposal Cell (SCDC), which is located within the BRDA through a vertical extension of the exiting perimeter wall and associated cell lining resulting in a c.2.25m crest height increase of the existing cell to c.31.25m OD and a maximum overall height of c.35.50m OD upon closure. The increase in capacity of the SCDC will provide... login required. Details...
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    Aquifer:
    • Category: Rkc
    • Description: Regionally Important Aquifer - Karstified (conduit)

    Vulnerability:
    • Unit Name: Waulsortian Limestones
    • Description: Massive unbedded lime-mudstone
    • Labels: CDWAUL / WA

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