COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Thursday, December 16, 2021

MOTION NO. 19

MOTION: Councillor Alan Hayes

That the Chief Executive write to Irish Water to request they undertake an underground survey of waste water pipes in the vicinity of houses 78 - 102 The Coppice, Woodfarm Acres Estate, Palmerstown. The purpose of the survey should be to ascertain the condition of the pipes and any misconnections present with a view to reducing the foul sewage and flooding issues experienced by residents.

REPORT:

SDCC Water Services raised this with Irish Water Operations in October and they reported with a review of foul sewer drainage issues in Woodfarm Acres which was reported to the October Area Committe Meeting.  There was a record of 1 no. blockage reported in 2021 and 5 in total for Woodfarm Acres in 2020 with 2 of these in the vicinity referred.  Following that meeting we communicated further with Irish Water as requested.  Records within Irish Water do not appear to indicate a significant issue in this area, although it is possible that there are issues that have not been reported.  If there are any issues with foul sewers in this area it is requested by Irish Water that they be raised with Irish Water with as much detail as possible so they can be investigated.

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.