A public meeting is planned in Falcarragh tonight to discuss the water supply issues in the parish of Cloughaneely.
Organisers of the meeting have confirmed that it will proceed as planned, following yesterday’s announcement by Irish Water that they have secured funding to fast-track upgrade works.
Meeting chairperson Michael Mc Clafferty says it’s important that local voices are heard: “It’s time we, the community came together and be heard before it’s too late, both for ourselves and the whole area in general, the young the old sick vulnerable and all local employment and businesses.”
The meeting will be held at 8pm in Falcarragh Parish Hall this Friday night.
Irish Water has confirmed that funding has been allocated to replace a section of pipe in the Falcarragh/Gortahork area that is prone to frequent bursts.
The reason for the recent disruption to water supply in the area was put down to the existing pipework, which is asbestos concrete, a common pipe material used in the 1980s which tends to burst quite frequently as the pipes reach the end of their life cycle.
In a statement yesterday, Irish Water said they have reprioritised water mains replacement work in Donegal to bring this project to the top of their list.
