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QUESTIONS have been raised over the long-term viability of a pro- posed wastewater treatment plant for Byer LeNOnee
Independent councillor Patricia McCarthy told yesterday’s meeting of Clare County Council that the project was flawed and would fail to meet future requirements.
Speaking after Walter Walsh, senior engineer with water services, defend- ed the process, Cllr McCarthy said “I am not happy with the response. It is basically an admission that the plant will not meet requirements in the fu- ture. It is a shortsighted policy. If the Government are serious about pro- tecting the environment then maybe they should put aside the money for ra
“It’s a false economy. We will be back here in the 30 years time bat- tling with the department for more money,’ added Cllr McCarthy.
Mr Walshe defended the project, saying that despite financial con- straints, the plant would have suffi-
cient capacity to meet any demands arising from a growth in population.
‘There is provision enough to meet the present demand and a certain amount of extra capacity would be available. This would be a very good development for Broadford”’.
Fianna Fail councillor Tony O’Brien said the project should be progressed in order to stimulate development in the area.
He said, “I would be anxious that we don’t constrict development. We should get the best possible water treatment plant for Broadford”.
“We’re talking about areas that have stagnated and didn’t see any benefit from the Celtic Tiger. I wouldn’t like the message to go out there that we are holding back development in Broadford”.