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The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources,
Eamon Ryan T.D., is conducting a wide-ranging study to investigate
the impacts of past mining activity and develop rehabilitation
and long-term management options for the Avoca mining site.
The study is being managed by the Geological Survey of Ireland
(GSI) with international consultants CDM providing expert
assistance.
As part of the study, the GSI and CDM hosted a public meeting,
entitled - 'Planning Avoca's Future' - in the Woodenbridge
Hotel on 26th July. The meeting served to inform the community
on the study and also to seek their input on the future of
the area. Over 70 people from the local community attended
the meeting.
Eibhlín Doyle, Principal Geologist, Geological Survey
of Ireland, said - "The meeting was very effective, with
excellent input from the community. The aim of the study is
to develop a costed rehabilitation and management plan for
the Avoca mine area. Over the coming months we will be carrying
out investigations in and around the site to build a more
complete picture so that we can progress the action plan for
the Avoca mine site.
"When we have finished our investigations and developed
options for the site, we will be returning to the community
for their comments and input."
Once the study is completed, a proposed Action Plan for the
rehabilitation and Management of the Avoca Mining Area will
be presented to the Minister.
For full updates of the study
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