Clarecastle scheme to end discharge of raw sewage into River Fergus & Shannon Estuary
DISCHARGE of raw sewage into the River Fergus and Shannon Estuary is to end when the construction of the Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme is completed.
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Lough Derg extraction plans poses ‘potential devastation for Clare’
EXTRACTING WATER from Lough Derg for use in Dublin could have yet “a detrimental effect” on the county, local councillors have warned.
Inadequate wastewater infrastructure causing sickness of swimmers & surfers – Cllr Grant claims
*Photograph: John Mangan SICKNESS is occurring because of the discharge of wastewater into the sea across North and West Clare, a local councillor has claimed.
Irish Water criticised for ‘farcical’ behind closed doors briefing
IRISH WATER briefings are to be boycotted by a Clare councillor until they agree to meet at a statutory meeting that can be attended by the media.
‘Until people pay for water they won’t respect it’
PEOPLE OF CLARE do not understand or respect water as a resource, a conservation expert has stated.
33 disruptions to water supply in 3 years strengthen belief that Westbury residents live in ‘forgotten part of Clare’
RESIDENTS of Westbury have said they live in “the forgotten part of Co Clare”, a county councillor has advised fellow elected representatives.
Miltown Malbay reservoir works underway
*Photograph: Arthur Ellis A NEW reservoir serving Miltown Malbay and surrounding areas is to be delivered in the second half of 2022.
‘Newmarket-on-Fergus not ready for construction’ – developer reiterates concerns with water infrastructure
WARNINGS have been issued by an Ennis developer that housing developments in Newmarket-on-Fergus will be impacted by wastewater deficiencies in the village.
‘Most housing developments should happen in Ennis’ says Tánaiste as fears remain for rural Clare’s long-term future
*Leo Varadkar, TD. Photograph: Paul Corey A priority on housing developments in urban areas is to continue, the Tánaiste has said but he acknowledged that efforts will need to be made to ensure rural areas can continued to increase their population.
‘Substandard & misleading’ Clare reps criticise Irish Water’s communication during outages
Criticisms of how Irish Water communicate with the public on outages have been aired by Clare councillors.