COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE/FIRHOUSE/BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

MOTION NO.1

MOTION: Councillor Alan Edge

That this Area Committee call on the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to fund the installation of retention tanks to mitigate risk of foul water surcharges in Dodder Valley Park, as previously proposed by this Council.

REPORT:

Irish Water are responsible for all foul sewers since 2014 including the Dodder Valley Sewer (DVS). The DVS runs through Dodder Valley Park and there are at present a number of overflows along it's route to Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant that come into operation during significant rainfall events.  Irish Water are currently carrying out a project (Drainage Area Plan) to assess the current sewer capacity and operation of the DVS and plan for future developments. 

We have raised the issue of surcharges from the DVS with Irish Water, and will do so again.  Members are reminded that Irish Water have Councillor Clinics which usually take place quarterly in SDCC and all Councillors are invited to raise issues there.  Members can also contact Irish Water directly at their Local Representative Support Desk at 1890 178 178 or by email at localrepsupport@water.ie