By Sean Murphy
NATIONAL planning chiefs have stated that the end of this week is the deadline for submissions about the biggest infrastructure project in Donegal’s history.
A consultation exercise was launched for the unprecedented €1 billion Trans-European Transport Network Priority Route Improvement Project (known as the Donegal Ten-T). A spokesperson for the State’s planning commission said: “Submissions and observations regarding the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) are being accepted until 5.30pm on this date.”
The huge scheme received Government Cabinet approval in 2024 and involves upgrades on 60kms of public roads that is officially estimated to cost up to €915m. Donegal County Council cathaoirleach, Cllr Paul Canning, put the cost at “€1bn”. It involves compulsory purchases of 1,500 acres, 34 homes, four commercial operations, and five uninhabited buildings.