Telecommunications
Broadband is a critical requirement in today’s knowledge based economy and society and Abbeyfeale has its own Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) with fibre optic cable installed throughout the town providing access to the most advanced broadband infrastructure in the country.
The presence of this cable makes the town a very attractive location for business with a licensed operator offering this advanced broadband service to businesses, commercial interests, public services and home users alike.
Abbeyfeale also has broadband coverage provided by a number of operators and is also serviced by all the main mobile and landline telecom providers.
Energy
Abbeyfeale has access to a 38KV line maintained by the ESB. The area around West Limerick, in particular has seen the construction of a number of wind turbine developments which are connected to the national grid.
Water
The water treatment plant in the town is currently operating below capacity.
Waste
The wastewater treatment plant is licensed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The plant is operating at close to full capacity at present.
Proposals to upgrade the plant have been included in the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 - 2012 and it is planned to progress this project during 2012.
In terms of commercial and domestic waste there is access to an EPA licensed engineered landfill at Gortadroma, Ballyhahill.
Abbeyfeale has a bring bank facility for recycling glass and cans and there is a civic amenity centre in nearby Newcastle West which caters for all aspects of domestic recycling.