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CLARE County Council has been requested to waive the road opening charges for group water schemes carrying out repairs to the water mains.This request was made by Councillor Pat Keane at a county council meeting on Monday where he warned that group water schemes were finding it increasingly difficult to pay for the cost of fixing breaks on the line. In addition to a road-opening fee of €200, Councillor Keane, who is a member of a group water scheme for 37 years, pointed out that group water schemes also had to pay for the cost of opening the road including obtaining a machine operator with insurance.He was supported by Councillor Tom McNamara and Councillor Bill Chambers who noted group water schemes provided a valuable resource, which could be recognised by levying an annual once-off charge for road openings.Stating that most group water schemes operate in co-operation with the council, Councillor Oliver Garry suggested the council could enforce the road opening …
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