A REMEDIAL works programme is to commence in Doolin to tackle failed watermains.
An appeal for the West Clare Municipal District to undertake remedial works on the Lisdoonvarna to Doolin Rd from the Wood Cross to Doolin Church “at particular areas where continual road sinkage is occurring due to poorly laid watermains” was made by Cllr Joe Garrihy (FG).
Senior executive engineer in the West Clare MD, Tony Neville outlined, “Our plan is to initiate a remedial works programme over the coming winter months to deal with the failed watermain surround at localised spots and carry out temporary repairs where there is road subsidence. This will be in conjunction with Uisce Éireann who are ultimately responsible for the watermain”.
He confirmed that affected sections of the L-1036 road will be included in our next Multi-Annual Roadworks Programme which is due to cover 2025 to 2027.
“When tuned into an issue you pay attention to it a bit more,” commented Cllr Garrihy. “I’m not sure is it always an issue with Uisce Éireann that they have failed watermains but it is particularly bad on this section from Lisdoonvarna to Doolin”.
Lisdoonvarna based Garrihy sought further detail on the engagement with Uisce Éireann and said the road condition has “been the case for a while. Are they slow to respond to these issues, it is taking a long time to get the response. I welcome there will be works done on this section”. Sinkage is an issue cropping up on roads around North Clare, he flagged.
Seconding the proposal, Cllr Shane Talty (FF) stated, “The road is in a deplorable state, I am also interested to hear what the situation is with Uisce Éireann”.
