Irish Independent
Charlotte Davis
18 Oct 2025
However, concerns are mounting over critical infrastructure works as Uisce Éireann has indicated it will not fund water and sewerage upgrades
Plans to develop the Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) at Ireland West Airport Knock, have been strongly backed by Mayo county councillors, but they warned that the ambitious project will require "multimillions" in investment to become a reality.
At the latest meeting of Mayo County Council, members discussed the draft Economic Development Plan (EDP) for Mayo, which identifies the SDZ as one of the county's most significant economic opportunities.
Cllr Michael Burke said he was fully supportive of the project but cautioned that delivering it would not be straightforward.
However, the EDP also highlights significant infrastructure challenges. The airport's water and wastewater systems require capacity upgrades, work which Uisce Éireann has not yet supported...
