The Maltings, Athy, Co. Kildare

What’s proposed

for the development consisting of an energy decarbonisation project that will include the installation of associated equipment including: a (2No containerised heat pump structures, each 13.7m x 7.3m x 5.77m high b)1No containerised switchroom 12.2m x 4.8m x 3.0m high c)1No containerised heat pump structure 13.7m x 4.6m x 8.7m high d) Transformer bund containing 5No transformers e) 2No hot water buffer tanks 14.7m high x 3.7m diameter f)1No waste water storage tank 21m high x 8m diameter g) 1No cooling tower and associated basin 4.5m x 14.85m x 8.2m high h) A stainless steel hot air recovery duct 7m wide x 4m high to be located along the top and north side of the Seeger Kiln Building. I) Repairs to the stone wall along the William Street Upper site frontage and the replacement of the existing fencing with a metal railing J) Replacement of the existing metal gates along the William Street Upper site frontage with painted hardwood timber gates and signage. The site activity is subject of an Industrial Emissions Licence application. Following a requirement by the Planning Authority, a Natura Impact Statement has been submitted