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The Geological Survey of Ireland (Department of Communications,
Marine and Natural Resources) - on behalf of Minister Dempsey
- has appointed CDM to carry out a Feasibility Study for the
Management and Remediation of the Avoca Mining Area.
Work has started and is scheduled for completion in May 2008.
This study will take into account the unique character of
the Avoca site with respect to health & safety, the environment,
the Avoca River and tributaries, specialised habitats, material
assets, heritage, tourism and potential future developments
in the area.
Initial field evaluations have taken place in the Avoca area.
These are being used to plan and schedule the more detailed
field surveys and sampling, which will take place during the
summer and autumn. The study will lead to costed proposals
for the remediation and long-term management of the Avoca
site.
Information sessions and a workshop are envisaged over the
course of the study to keep local residents and other stakeholders
informed and to allow their participation. These will be advertised
in advance in the local press.
For more information, call the GSI information line - 087
1385334 - or - Click
Here
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