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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 09, 2021

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor Alan Edge

That the manager provide an update on Irish Water's progress as regards the promised containment tank to address the recurring problem of sewage surcharging into Dodder Valley Park and on what other remedial steps are being taken in the interim.

REPORT:

Irish Water inform that survey work is mostly complete on the Dodder Valley Sewer Drainage Area Plan.  Workshops are planned to take place over the next few months, and SDCC Water Services will take part in these workshops.  Following the workshops Irish Water will go to the market for design services.

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.