COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

MOTION NO. 4

MOTION: Councillor D. O'Donovan

"That the Chief Executive reports on the incidents of raw sewerage leaking into Cherryfield Park, causing a health hazard to park users, including children and dogs."

REPORT:

"The location referred to is affected by a manhole on the Dodder Valley Trunk Foul Sewer which serves the Tallaght and Firhouse area.

This sewer is owned and maintained by Irish Water and they are aware of the problem, which will require major capital works to permanently solve.

Irish Water is presently having the capacity of this Foul Sewer system assessed by Engineering Consultants.

When reports of the overflow incidents were received, SDCC Water Services arranged an immediate clean up of the area, on behalf of Irish Water.

We are also investigating with SDCC Public Realm, on behalf of Irish Water, the possibility of fencing off the area around the manhole to deter access.

Members are reminded that Irish Water have established a Local Representatives Service Desk which is committed to giving speedy responses to Elected Officials.

This Service Desk can be contacted at localrepsupport@water.ie or at 1890 178 178"