*Gort Rd, Shannon. Photograph: Joe Buckley
BIG SHOWERS of rainfall is consistently causing flooding along the Gort Rd in Shannon, elected representatives have lamented.
Efforts need to be intensified, Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND) stated when requesting Clare County Council “address the ongoing flooding issues” on the Gort Rd in Shannon.
He said, “the minor efforts carried out by the Council to address this problem is having very little effect and I would hope that the infrastructure could be properly investigated and a solution found”.
Senior executive engineer in the Shannon Municipal District, Tom Mellett said a new gully and connection had been installed from the Gort Rd to the public storm water network adjacent to house 5 and 7 where water had been ponding.
Mellett explained, “We carry out responsive and scheduled works throughout the MD to alleviate flooding. This includes systematic cleaning of the drainage network to ensure it operates at capacity. As relevant funding streams become available, we apply for them in order to expand our drainage works programme and bridge gaps in the existing infrastructure”.
Speaking at a meeting of the Shannon MD, Cllr Flynn responded, “This is going on for years, I believe there is a build-up of silt in the area and a bigger job is needed to remove the silt”. He continued, “I don’t believe the trucks are a long-term solution, every time we get a big shower of rain the road is flooded”.
Supporting the motion, Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF) commented, “Every time we get rain it is flooded”. She added, “cyclists are getting soaked at the location”.
