Fire warnings, calls for water conservation as dry spell continues
Sligo County Council says sporadic gorse and vegetation fires are persisting in Easkey, Geevagh and Slish Wood areas of County Sligo. Because of this, the council is emphasising that ‘controlled burning’ during the continuing dry spell is strictly prohibited. Meanwhile, a heather fire is currently burning on Cuilcagh Mountain in…
Irish Water to upgrade watermains in the Rathbraughan area of Sligo Town
Irish Water is to upgrade the watermains in the Rathbraughan area of Sligo Town. For some time, there has have been repeated interruptions to the water service as a result of bursts. Irish Water will soon seek tenders for the upgrade works. It hopes to start work this summer and…
Sod turned for major new Donegal water treatment plant
Irish Water and Donegal County Council today marked the start of construction on the €4 million investment in a new water treatment plant at Owenteskna. It will benefit almost 4,000 consumers in the South West Donegal area. The sod was turned by David McLoone, of Irish Water, and Donegal Minister…
In Grange, frustration over continuing saga of sewerage plant
The Mayor of Sligo, Councillor Marie Casserly, has spoken of the frustration of those living in the Grange area of North Sligo over a foul smell coming from the village’s sewerage plant. Work was expected to start on desludging the plant earlier this year but nothing has happened yet. Irish…
Concerns over plans to close Cairns Hill water treatment plant
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is warning that Irish Water’s intention to close one of two water treatment plants in Sligo will damage the areas ability to attract new business and to promote development. Fianna Fail Deputy Marc MacSharry says the proposed closure of the Cairns Hill water treatment plant and distribution…
Planning sought for 3 sewage plants in Sligo
Sligo County Council has received planning applications from Irish Water which would see three wastewater treatment plants in the county upgraded. The utility wants to undertake works at plants in Ballymote, Collooney and Ballinacarrow. Sewage treatment is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater usually coming from households. Plans…
Call for survey of water pipes in Rathbraughan area of Sligo
A local councillor is calling on Irish Water to carry out a survey of pipes serving a large area of Sligo Town that has recently had repeated interruptions to its service. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says that during the past two years there have been repeated bursts along the…