‘Problematic water mains’ in Cooraclare to be replaced
A section of water mains in Cooraclare are to be replaced with works commencing on Tuesday (tomorrow).
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Potential of dezoning lands with no wastewater infrastructure ‘closes the door’ on rural Clare
*O’Callaghans Mills. Photograph: John Mangan Rural communities in Clare are at risk of “dying out” with plans to dezone lands in areas without wastewater infrastructure in the upcoming County Development Plan.
Progress with Cluain Ard wastewater system criticised
Lack of progress on improvement works at the wastewater system at Cluain Ard in Kilmaley has been criticised.
‘A great day for Liscannor & the whole bay’ – end in sight to water woes
Turfs up in Clare as Irish Water turns the sod on new and upgraded wastewater treatment plans for Liscannor, Kilfenora and Kilrush. Photo: Eamon Ward. An end is in sight to the water woes in Liscannor which have caused repeated beach closures at Lahinch.
Capacity of Clare’s largest water treatment plant to be temporarily reduced
Capacity of Clare’s water treatment plant is to be temporarily reduced until Monday (October 4th).
‘We need to fight for workers’ – communication lines criticised in plan to transfer Council staff to Irish Water
*Cllr Pat Hayes. Photograph: Ruth Griffin Lines of communication need to improve as discussions continue on the transfer of local authority workers to Irish Water.
Disruptions to West Clare water supply expected over next two weeks
Intermittent reductions to water supply are expected across large sections of West Clare for up to two weeks.
West Clare reps ‘scared’ wait for water repairs in Cooraclare will roll on
*Tullabrack Cross. West Clare councillors have expressed their worry that it will be some time before long-awaited water repairs in Cooraclare are completed.
GREEN CLARE: Lahinch community beginning to think before flushing
A number of busy businesses in Lahinch recently availed of resources to help combat sewage related litter and wastewater system blockages in the seaside town.
National Development Plan review can help solve Broadford’s water woes
A dedicated funding mechanism needs to be put in place to ensure villages in Clare have adequate, up-to-date sewerage systems, one of the county’s Oireachtas members have said.