This article is from page 21 of the 2011-11-22 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 21 JPG
DETAILS have been unveiled of a proposed € 500, 000 upgrade to the Quin wastewater treatment plant.
The project consists of the upgrading of the existing wastewater treatment plant including the provision of additional underground tanks and associated site works to increase capacity from 740 population equivalent (pe) to 1400 pe at Quin Gardens, Quin.
According to a report prepared by senior planner Gordon Daly, the proposed development will serve the needs of Quin village and its environs into the future.
The report states that Quin village has a projected population target of 789 persons by 2017.
A flood risk assessment states that the “site is designated as being located within flood zone A and B hence this site has been identified as being at risk of flooding”.
The report states that the proposed works will not give rise to increased flooding at the site.
The report states, “It is noted that that the risk of flooding would be from the adjacent River Rine. The wastewater treatment facility is already present and operating within a flood risk area – the same therefore is cur rently at risk of flooding.”
It continues, “The report from water services dated 20/10/11 that the proposed works will not reduce the potential of the site to flood but will, in the event that this occurs by reason of the design of the new plant, reduce the potential of the plant contaminating flood waters. Having regard to the established use of the site as a wastewater treat ment plant and having regard to the works proposed it is considered that the works will not give risk to an increased chance of flooding at the site.”
With regard to the impact on the visual amenities of the area, the report states that the “proposed works will not impact to any significant degree on the visual amenities of the area”.
Local Fine Gael councillor Sonny Scanlan welcomed the project saying it was needed in the area.