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Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick shared his views to Kilkenny Live
Cllr Pat Fitzpatrick has called for an end to the 'ongoing waste of public funds' in the search for alternative water supply solutions for Castlecomer and surrounding areas, urging decision-makers to move forward with a 'practical and proven solution' to plan to extend the Muckalee and Radestown water supply to Castlecomer.
Just last week, yet more nightly water restrictions were implemented in Castlecomer and its environs from 9pm to 9am due to poor water quality in the area with public frustration growing.
"It’s time now to get off the fence and stop wasting money," Cllr Fitzpatrick said.
"The solution is staring them (Uisce Eireann) in the face. At the moment, there’s no water supply to build houses in Castlecomer and it can be done within a couple of years with the will," he continued.
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“For too long, resources have been spent looking for answers to a problem that already has a clear solution.
"The Muckalee Reservoir has reliably served Kilkenny City for over 100 years, supporting a population growth from 3,000 to over 25,000 people. Castlecomer's current needs, with approximately 2,000 customers across Castlecomer, Clogh, and Moneenroe, are well within its capacity," the Fianna Fáil councillor claimed.
Cllr Fitzpatrick also argued that the Muckalee Reservoir offers not only a secure and high-quality water supply but the potential to unlock future development across the region.
"This is about long-term sustainability, growth, and common sense," he concluded.
Clogh native, Cllr John Brennan urged immediate action, stating 'the economic future development' of the area is reliant on a proper water supply.
"Water in 'Comer is as important as oil is to the Arabs," he continued, calling on Kilkenny County Council to invite Uisce Eireann into a meeting of the Castlecomer Municipal District to provide an update.
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