The North West Regional Assembly is warning of significant delays in the delivery of critical infrastructure projects in the region.
The body forecasts that just 14 out of 35 identified priority infrastructure projects are likely to be ‘shovel ready’ for delivery by 2030.
The NWRA believes one of the projects likely to be ‘shovel-ready’ for delivery by 2030 is the Ten-T project, with planning permission expected before the end of 2027, paving the way for works to commence between 2028 and 2030.
It is also anticipated that work on the Letterkenny GIS Substation Project will commence in 2027. EirGrid has also indicated that a further extension of the network, including linking Letterkenny and Derry, will begin in 2030.
It’s also looking positive for the IT, Library, and Education building at ATU Letterkenny and the expansion of Ulster University’s Magee campus to cater for 7,500.
The body remains unsure if the A5 will get off the ground before 2030 due to ongoing court delays.
Projects the NWRA believes will not be ‘shovel-ready’ by 2030 include the N56 Inver to Killybegs route and the reintegration of rail in the North West.
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