COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

MOTION NO. 2

MOTION: Councillor Alan Hayes

That the manager agrees to communicate with and work with Irish Water to complete an underground survey of the gullies and waste water pipes in the Coppice, Woodfarm Acres estate, Palmerstown, (vicinity of houses 78 - 102) in order to ascertain their condition and identify any works required to prevent a reoccurrence of the regular foul sewage blockages and gully blockages that result in damage to residents property.

REPORT:

SDCC Water Services have raised the issue of foul sewer blockages in Woodfarm Acres area with Irish Water Operations.  A review of Irish Water's records of drainage issues in Woodfarm Acres indicates 1 no. blockage reported in 2021,  and 5 no. blockages reported in 2020 with 2 in the particular vicinity referred.  We will assist Irish Water with further investigations should they request this.

Members are reminded that Irish Water have established a Local Representative Support Desk.  This support desk can be contacted at localrepsupport@water.ie or at 0818 178 178.  Irish Water also hold Councillor Clinics, which typically take place quarterly.