Debate contribution: Mobuoy Remediation Project
Debate contribution by Mr Andrew Muir on .
- MLA
- Mr Andrew Muir
- Party at the time
- Alliance Party
- Date
- 7 September 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Mobuoy Remediation Project
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5669917
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Text
The updated draft remediation strategy, informed by consultation feedback and supported by significant additional technical work, was presented to me in May this year. There has been significant work to bring the draft remediation strategy to this stage, and further important decisions will be required regarding the adoption and implementation of the strategy, including consideration of the substantial costs involved. Work continued over the summer to update the cost estimates that will inform consideration of the overall financial requirements associated with the remediation of the site. My officials plan to present updated cost estimates to me in the coming weeks. Once that work is complete, it will inform further discussions and consideration of next steps and associated timescales, taking into account my Department's responsibilities in relation to protecting water quality and the environment. The environmental monitoring programme continues to be delivered, and I am committed to ensuring that it remains in place until a long-term solution is delivered.
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