Amendments to Chapter 9 - Key Infrastructure

Closed5 Nov, 2022, 8:00am - 5 Dec, 2022, 5:00pm

Chapter 9          Key Infrastructure

Proposed Amendment

 Submission No./ Elected Member Amendment No.

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Amend Section 9.2 Water Supply, Wastewater and Surface Water as follows:

(i) Irish Water in recent weeks have announced the availability of funding through the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme for the augmentation of supply for the Rathkeale Water Supply, it is envisaged that this upgrade will enhance the Rathkeale Water Resource Zone.  

(ii) Using natural solutions to manage surface water can be yield results that improve environmental quality.  The Council will be informed by the Government guidance Nature-based Solutions to the Management of Rainwater and Surface Water Run-off in Urban Areas – Best Practice Interim Guidance, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, 2022. 

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