EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is inviting the communities which will host the upcoming North Connacht 110kV Project to have their say in shaping the delivery of the Community Benefit Fund.
The project, which received planning permission last year, will see a new 110kV underground cable circuit between Ballina in Co Mayo and Ballaghaderreen in Co Roscommon.
Recognising the importance of local communities in developing this critical infrastructure, EirGrid has established a €1.53 million Community Benefit Fund to provide direct benefits to community groups and voluntary organisations located or operating within a 2km zone of the proposed cable line.
To ensure that the fund is designed for the local community, by the local community, EirGrid, along with fund administrators, SECAD Partnership CLG (SECAD) are inviting local community and voluntary groups, individuals and local stakeholders to take part in a consultation process to give feedback on the needs of the local area.
The survey is now open for submissions until Friday, 18th October 2024, and is available online via EirGrid North Connacht Community Benefit Fund Consultation Survey (surveymonkey.com)