Planning approval for refurbishment of key Mayo power line

Eirgrid Limited has been granted the green light to refurbish the existing Castlebar to Cloon 110kV overhead line.

The decision has been made by Mayo County Council.

The work will take place along the line from the substation at Aughaluskey, Castlebar, to the townland of Cloonascragh, Co. Galway, a distance of 57 kilometres.

The project comprises of 252 wooden pole sets and 40 steel angle masts.

The work has the consent of the ESB.