UPDATE: Uisce Eireann to finally solve issue of raw sewage leaking on to road in Tipperary

In a statement released today, councillor Declan Burgess shared the good news that Uisce Eireann will soon help fix the raw sewerage issue in one of Tipperary's estates.

Uisce Eireann will be in Caiseal na Ri on the Golden Road to address the sewage leak issue on the February 1, said the Cllr.

Cllr Burgess said: "I am thankful for the engagement with Uisce Eireann and for devising an innovative plan to ensure the issue is rectified. As many of you are aware sadly this issue was in private property and the authorities failed to receive engagement from the landowner. That obstacle added to the length of time this issue has went on for. The repair work will take place from the public road and will sort this situation once and for all.

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"As this issue wasn’t Tipperary County Council’s direct responsibility, as sewerage is Irish Waters, I worked away on this issue quietly and effectively to ensure that this problem is resolved.

"I will monitor it closely and I want to personally thank the residents of the Golden Road for their patience and support as I navigated through this situation. Contractors are due from 1st February onwards."

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