Over 200 landowners along new DART route issued with CPOs
Over 200 landowners received letters from Iarnród Éireann today, advising them of compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) along the proposed DART+ West route.
Iarnród Éireann has notified over 200 landowners about compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) along the proposed DART+ West route. A Notice to Treat, a statutory step initiating the land purchase process, has been issued to these affected landowners. This process formally confirms the intent to acquire certain property interests needed for the DART+ West project, on behalf of Iarnród Éireann.
The DART+ West project aims to expand DART services to include communities in various locations, such as Ashtown, Pelletstown, Broombridge, Castleknock, Coolmine, Clonsilla, Navan Road Parkway, Drumcondra, Leixlip, Maynooth, Hansfield, Dunboyne, and M3 Parkway. The project will increase the DART network from 50km to over 150km through electrification and upgrades, including a new station at Spencer Dock and improvements to Connolly Station.
Minister for Transport Darragh O Brien emphasized that advancing the DART+ programme is a top priority, and the CPO notices will facilitate the commencement of construction next year. Iarnród Éireann's Chief Executive, Mary Considine, highlighted that DART+ West will provide a convenient, sustainable, and reliable rail service, encouraging more people to leave their cars at home.
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