Concern is being expressed in West Clare after an apparent delay to essential works to be carried out on the Miltown Malbay water mains.
Irish Water had previously committed to carrying out refurbishment works by the end of last year, or in the first quarter of 2020, but the latest update from the utility says that no start date has been set.
A motion is to be put before Clare County Council at the February meeting on Monday, calling for clarity on the future of the project.
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The Miltown area is said to have a “Third World-like” water service and Lahinch Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty says they have to keep a light shining on this issue because it’s not going away:
Clare FM has contacted Irish Water for a statement on the matter.
