Before any of the public realm works are carried out in Mohill , I request that the waste water, and water gullies are all checked out ,and working as intended
Minutes:
"Before any of the public realm works are carried out in Mohill, I request that the waste water, and water gullies are all checked out and working as intended.”
Report by Director of Services for Economic Development, Planning, Environment and Transportation
"Leitrim County Council highlighted the proposed scheme to Irish Water and arrangements arebeing made to have the sewer examined. The Council will continue to endeavour to secure Irish Waters agreement to remedial works in advance of any public realm works commencing. The Council will be including surface water drainage renewal as part of the costs within the application for funding within the area of Phase 1 of the proposed public realm works."
Councillor Armstrong McGuire concurred with comments made by Councillor’s Mulligan and McGowan. She too requested the deferral of a decision. She said that some people had contacted her, who were of the opinion that the plan could not be changed. She said that the public need to be walked and talked through the entire plan. There are a lot of positives that can be taken out of it. This is an opportunity for Mohill which cannot be lightly let go.
Councillor Farrell supported all comments made adding that he would like to see investment coming into Mohill. It needs a major industry. In light of issues raised he said he was prepared to give an additional two weeks to consider the plan.
Councillor Guckian remarked that he was always concerned when he saw a fudge being created. He stressed he did not want to see a repeat of the situation in Carrick on Shannon as a result of Public Realm works. He said the figure of €2.8 million was pie in the sky. He said he did not accept this figure as most of it would be swallowed up by architects and contractors. In the meantime the council are trying to take away people’s right to have a comfortable life. Addressing council officials he said that if they were serious about doing something for Mohill and its people why are they not supporting present and upcoming businesses? There is also a great need for a
new central playground.
He said that the new amendments had only come to the members at the last minute and they were being asked to rubber stamp it. He again voiced his objection to the plan and called on his colleagues to do so.
Responding to comments made by Councillor Guckian, Councillor Mulligan said he took exception to the reference that this is a fudge. He said that this is too big an issue to be talked about in such terms. He said Councillor Guckian’s comments were being used to create scaremongering and put fear into the public. He called on Councillor Guckian to refrain from using this kind of language.
Councillor McGowan supported Councillor Mulligan in his comments. He said that this is a very critical and important matter. A project like this could be the kick start Mohill centre needs.
Councillor Guckian said he could see no merit in putting off this decision. He wanted a guarantee from council officials that there would be no compulsory purchase orders involved in Mohill town.
Referring to comments made by Councillor Guckian Mr Joseph Gilhooly highlighted the excellent works of council staff and officials, often times putting in long hours. Leitrim County Council operates in a professional manner. The staff of Leitrim County Council provides an excellent service to the people of Leitrim and indeed also support the members in their delivery of work.