COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

QUESTION NO. 5

QUESTION: Councillor R. McMahon

To ask why the Antique Lamp Post was removed from Fortfield Road (on the South Dublin County side). This was part of the heritage of the area and I believe it was there well over 100 years. Also where is the actual lamp post now stored. And finally, can it be re-instated.

REPLY:

Two sewer vent stacks were removed by Uisce Éireann in the past month from Fortfield Road, one on each side of the road.  These sewer vent stacks were showing significant signs of deterioration and their removal was recommended on safety grounds.  For Information - there was build up of corrosion material internally at both these locations which had effectively blocked both these vents and hence they had been ineffectual for years.

Both vents have been plugged and capped.

For further information on this, and for anything related to Water Supply and Foul Sewer drainage, members are reminded that Uisce Éireann is the national water services authority and members can contact them via their dedicated Local Representative Support Desk at localrepsupport@water.ie