Public invited to attend information days on Celtic Interconnector project in Cork

TWO information days on the Celtic Interconnector project are to take place in Cork this week.

The strategic energy project is progressing subsea infrastructure works linking the electricity grids of Ireland and France.

The connection will link the existing electricity substation located in Knockraha (in east Cork) to the substation in La Martyre (Finistère, France).

The project works are scheduled to be completed in 2026.

EirGrid, the operator of Ireland’s electricity grid, is holding the cable construction information days tomorrow from 4pm to 6.30pm and Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm at The Midleton Park Hotel, Midleton.

The meetings will provide information regarding what communities can expect as trenching and ducting works continue on roads north and east of Midleton later this month.

The events will also detail approximate timeline of works and information regarding traffic management, and provide an opportunity for residents to meet the EirGrid Celtic Interconnector team and its contractor’s liaison officer.

They will be available to answer questions regarding the works and to advise how members of the public can keep up to date as works continue.

EirGrid’s chief infrastructure officer Michael Mahon said: “We are committed to keeping the public informed as works continue.

“Our contractors have already made great progress since trenching and ducting works began in November, with over six kilometres of trenching and ducting completed on the route from Knockraha to Ballyadam, near Carrigtwohill.”

He encouraged people to attend the upcoming events to receive updates on all aspects of cable construction works and what they can expect in their area during this latest phase.

To find out more about the project see www.eirgrid.ie/celticinterconnector.