Untreated sewage in County Limerick village to come to an end

IT HAS been confirmed by Uisce Éireann that plans are progressing to put an end to the discharge of untreated sewage from Glin to the Shannon estuary.

At this month’s meeting of Newcastle West Municipal District, Fine Gael Councillor John Sheahan asked that Limerick City and County Council “engage immediately with Uisce Éireann to enter discussions with Glin Development Association with regard to compulsory acquisition of land at Killacolla, Glin, Co Limerick.”

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In response, he was told that plans are moving along.

Putting an end to the discharge of untreated sewage will involve constructing a new wastewater treatment plant and sewerage infrastructure, to include a pumping station and sewer pipelines.

A spokesperson for Uisce Éireann said: “These essential works will ensure compliance with national and EU regulations relating to the treatment of wastewater in Glin.

“Uisce Éireann will continue to proactively engage with local stakeholders as we work to deliver this essential project.”