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IRISH WATER HAVE announced that there will be a major upgrade of parts of Dublin’s sewer network, with two kilometres of the sewer to be repaired.
The Dublin sewer network is among the oldest in the country, with some of the network dating back to Georgian times.
“Having been constructed by hand over 150 years ago, much of this sewer network has fallen into disrepair and is collapsing due to its age, decades of under-investment and limited maintenance,” Irish Water said in a statement.
“This upgrade project will ensure 2km of the most damaged sewers are rehabilitated and reinforced, and continue to meet the demands of a growing population.”
The works themselves are expected to take up to six months to complete, with Irish Water securing GMC Utilities Group Ltd as a contractor to carry out the works.
Irish Water have said that the works will address issues like sewer collapses and blockages, as well as the sewer flooding into business’s premises.
Irish Water have said that there will be no disruption to street levels, as construction will be carried out underground without the need for trenches to be dug.
Works are set to be carried out under the following streets:
Mark O’Duffy, Regional Delivery Lead with Irish Water said that the project was “essential” for the city.
“This is an essential and badly needed project for Dublin City. Underneath these streets is a substantial network of large brick sewers, some of which are over 150 years old,” O’Duffy said.
“Their engineering is incredible, but climate change and population growth are putting huge pressures on this ageing network.
“These sewers collect the waste of thousands of Dubliners so we need to make sure they continue providing this vital service for at least another 100 years.”
Irish Water have said that some work has already been carried out, including the removal of large debris and CCTV surveys to determine the condition of the sewers.
The upcoming works will involve structural repairs to the sewers and constructing entrance shafts for future access.
“Crews will make every effort to minimise the impact of these works on the local community,” Irish Water said.
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Brexit has been an unmitigated disaster for the UK no alternative markets have emerged and the economy is plummeting! Boris did this so himself and his mates could make money but it’s not working! He doesn’t care about the ordinary people and with food banks and no work they will be back to Victorian lifestyles
@PamelaArchitect: What makes you so sure it’s not working? The interesting questions are if it is working then who is it working for and how, where is the money going and who is hiding it.
Now think about British overseas territories and their banking practices.
If (when) he’s goes soon the lying, self-serving, amoral, incompetent dullard will have served less time than May. Not that his replacement is likely to be much of an improvement but they’ll probably command less popular support with the base and see an even bigger Tory defeat come the next election.
It’s not just Boris…all the Tories are rotten to the core
@Seamus Quaide: Oh I’m sure there are many honest dedicated people in the party membership. But yes that which rises to the top on the old school tie ticket is not the cream.
Apparently the Daily Express is now Johnson’s boss.
Another trip to Ukraine should do it…
Its not as if things are any better over here with our lot either and being in the eu
@sandra clifford: Your right! Let’s leave the EU and elect PBP to form a majority govt, problem solved :-)
Most of these ‘publications’ have backed him in one way or another until now
Back to Ukraine and hide out a while Bojo their comming for you lol
When he resigns, will be then have time to fix his hair?
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