The board of Irish Water has given the go ahead for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant in Arklow.
Work on the facility is due to begin this year with completion expected in 2024 and when complete the plant will have the capacity to serve up to 36,000 people.
Funding for the project which is estimated to cost around €100 Million, now only requires approval from the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, before being signed off by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien.
East Coast FM Remains Wicklow's Favourite Radio Station
Latest JNLR/Ipsos survey shows that East Coast FM is still Wicklow's most listened to radio station.
Young Voices of Wicklow Unite at Comhairle na nÓg Youth Summit
The event on Nov 4th fostered civic participation of Wicklow's future decision makers.
Local TD Slams Government Hypocrisy In Trying To Induce Irish To Return Home
Many young people continue to leave Ireland because they cannot afford to live here amid the cost of living crisis according local Sinn Féin TD Fionntáin O Súilleabhain
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Teacher Shortages Hit Wicklow Hard As Special Schools & DEIS Schools Disproportionately Affected
A new survey on teacher shortages has confirmed a consistent and disproportionate impact on special schools, schools in disadvantaged areas and in Irish-medium education especially in Wicklow
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