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FRUSTRATION has once again been expressed at the ongoing delays in the provision of a sewerage system in Doolin.
Responding to a motion put for- ward by Cllr Richard Nagle (FF) at yesterday’s meeting of the Ennisty- mon electoral area, it has emerged that there are a number of hurdles yet to be overcome before a system could be put out to tender.
According to the official reply by Walter Walshe of water services at Clare County Council, work on ob- taining Part Eight certificate for the site has yet to begin.
“The Part Eight process will com- mence as soon as the assimilative ca- pacity report is available,” it said.
“If the site proves suitable through the Part Eight and other statutory process, it will be necessary to seek approval from the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government to this amended scheme proposal before proceeding to tender SET Xon
The delay in the Doolin Sewage Scheme has resulted in much frustra- tion in the area and prompted locals to set up an action group.
“The people from Doolin are very disappointed with this situation. I mean, is there any progress at all on
this issue?” asked Cllr Martin Laf- ferty (Ind).
“The people of Doolin are highly despondent with this whole situation. We would fully support any effort that is made to provide any sewage scheme in Doolin.”
There was some good news, how- ever, with the confirmation of the progress made on the Ballyvaughan Sewage Scheme.
“A draft foreshore license has been issued for the Ballyvaughan Sewage Scheme. The council has commented on this draft and the final licence is now awaited,’ said the reply from the water services at Clare County Council.
“As soon as this licence is received, the council will examine any statuto- ry or contractual implications of the licence and make necessary amend- ments to the contract documents be- fore submitting them to the depart- ment for approval.”
Cllr Michael Kelly (FF) said that Doolin and Ballyvaughan generate more for the county that most other areas and that it was not right that they should be left in this situation.
Meanwhile, Cllr Martin Conway (FG) has called for all barriers erect- ed in areas where there are water sports being undertaken to be report- ed to the emergency services and the Doolin Coast Guard.