‘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.
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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.
‘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).
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.
