*Photograph: Joe Buckley
Drain contractors are targeting areas in Shannon across the month of October in response to concerns regarding the storm drainage network in the town.
Efforts to rectify the network needed to be accelerated at Bóthar na Luachra, Lisin, The Grove, the Gort Rd and Corrib Drive across Shannon, Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND) detailed as he called on Clare County Council to complete the works.
“Over recent years, a considerable amount of surface water is occurring on a number of locations in Shannon and the network needs to be improved,” he flagged. Flynn’s proposal was seconded by Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF).
CCTV and jetting at the locations identified was to be organised, senior executive engineer Tom Mellett stated in response. “We intend to dedicate a crew in support of a drain contractor for approximately four weeks commencing in October”.
Flynn was pleased to receive the commitments, “some of the system is damaged and some of it is backed up with silt”.
