East Clare estate works to be done before end of year

REMEDIAL works at Derg View in Scariff are due to get underway shortly, following the appointment of a contractor by Clare County Council. 

The matter was raised by Councillor Pat Hayes who asked the recent meeting of the Killaloe Municipal District for an update on works at the recently-taken-in-charge Factory houses estate on the Connaught Road. 

“Residents are looking for an update,” he said. “Proposals on the takeover got full support a while back. These areas are very much in your view point when coming into town. The local community has done a lot of work to maintain the area. Work is now needed on footpaths and roads. In the green area, there are obstacles to be addressed in terms of sewers and drains.”

The Caher man welcomed a written response from Kieran O’Donnell who said the Planning Department is currently assessing tenders for the works.

“A preferred contractor has been identified and it is planned that this contractor will be appointed in the coming weeks,” the reply stated.

“It is expected that works will commence in mid-October and will be completed by the end of the year.”

“Thanks to Kieran and Planning for this positive news,” he said. “I would like to know what kind of works are proposed.”

Councillor Joe Cooney noted that the development is between 40 and 50 years old. “Thanks to the Council for great work over last 12 months to get it to this stage,” he said. “That didn’t happen by accident and this is great for residents.”

Councillor Pat Burke said the issue was an ongoing one. “The homeowners now need the Council to step in to give estate a major facelift.”

Cathaoirleach, Councillor Alan O’Callaghan supported the remarks made and complimented the local authority on the work done to-date.