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SOUTH TIPPERARY COUNTY COUNCIL

WATER SERVICES SECTION

DRY WEATHER NOTICE 09 JULY 2013

Fethard and Galtee Regional Water Supply Schemes Water Conservation Measures Update

Following further reductions in source supplies, consequent on the prevailing dry weather conditions, increased demand and ruptures on the watermain network, the following measures, with immediate effect, are necessary to preserve supply:

Night Time shut offs from 9 pm to 7 am:

Shut off to the Coolbawn to Moyglass line affecting surrounding areas.
Turning off at Kilboy, Killenaule affecting Graystown, Cathaganstown and Knockanglass.
This is due to a major burst on the source supply to the Fethard Regional Water Supply Scheme which occurred on 08 July 2013. It will take c. 5 days for the reservoir at Killenaule to be fully replenished as a result of same, assuming no further issues arise in the meantime.
Turning off at Ballinastick reservoir affecting Coalbrook area, Gurteen and areas of Earlshill, Mardyke, Monslatt, Ballincurry and Lickfinn.

Transfer of Supplies to Groundwater Augmentation supplies:

Transfer of the Dualla borehole to the Coleraine, Meldrum, Monagoge and surrounding areas, also if required to Mocklershill area.
Transfer of the Mullinahone borehole to Mullinahone village; Drangan Road, Mullinahone; Gurteen, Mullinoly, Cappoge, Ballycullin Bridge and surrounding areas; also if required to Kilvemnon.
Transfer of the Thomastown borehole supply to Thomastown, Golden village, Rathduff, Kilfeakle East and surrounding areas.

Please note that the transfer may cause a temporary disturbance to the supply mains and that the water in general will be hard in nature.

Also all other regional water supply schemes are under significant pressure and may require action at short notice.

Please also see attached notice, dated 08 July 2013.

Issued by:

Denis Holland,                                                                                     Dated: 09 July 2013
Senior Engineer,
Water Services (Operation and Maintenance).

Posted by Workers and Unemployed Action Group in Information

It will be necessary to close the N74 Tipperary to Cashel Road between Tipperary Town and Golden daily between 7:00am and 7:00pm from Monday 15th October to Friday 19th October in order to facilitate Resurfacing Works over a 1.7km length of the N74 between the Cemex Quarry at Knockballynoe and Kilfeacle Village. Traffic travelling between Tipperary Town and Cashel will be diverted at Tipperary Town onto R661 to Dundrum and then onto R505 to Cashel (and vice versa). Traffic joining the N74 between Cashel and Golden and travelling to Tipperary Town will be diverted at Golden onto Local Road LP1301 and LP1317 to join the R505 at Knockavilla and onto Tipperary Town on R661.

Diversion routes will be signed. ( 665 kbs) N74 Route Diversion

Roadworks without road closure will continue for a further 2 weeks until Friday 2^ndNovember under traffic lights.

The Roads Section regrets any inconvenience that may be caused by this necessary roads infrastructure work.

Posted by Workers and Unemployed Action Group in Information

The last few years have seen particularly cold and harsh Winters here in Ireland.  The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme has helped many elderly and vulnerable people to make their homes more comfortable, healthier and more cost effective to run.

If you think you or someone you know could benefit from this scheme please see the information below on how to apply.  Many of our elderly and vulnerable neighbours and friends may not have access to online media such as this page so please ensure you pass on this information to them, or ask them to contact us at any of the WUAG Offices if they need further help or assistance.  Contact details of WUAG Clinics are listed below or you can call Deputy Healy’s constituency office, Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm on 052 6121883.

What is the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme? 

Better Energy Warmer Homes (BEWH), administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), funds energy efficiency improvements in the homes of the elderly and vulnerable, making their homes more comfortable, healthier and more cost effective to run.

 
What services are available? 
The service involves the installation of standard energy efficiency measures appropriate to the eligible household subject to SEAI survey, budget allocation and available capacity. The service is provided at no cost to the household and the measures currently available under this scheme are:

 Attic insulation;
 Draught proofing;
 Lagging jackets;
 Low energy light bulbs;
 Cavity wall insulation;
 Energy advice.

 
Who can avail of the Scheme? 
This scheme is available to homes which meet the following criteria:

 Owner occupied, non-Local Authority homes
 Constructed before 2002
 The owner is in receipt of one of the following:
o the Fuel Allowance as part of the National Fuel Scheme
o Job Seekers Allowance for over six months and with children under 7 years of age
o Family Income support

Landlords can avail of grants from Better Energy Homes if they have tenants in, or at risk of, energy poverty. See http://www.seai.ie/grants/better_energy_homes/ for more information.

 
How are the services provided? 
BEWH services are provided by a panel of SEAI appointed non-profit community based organisations (CBOs) and a panel of SEAI appointed private contractors. CBO or Contractor installers are assigned to a household depending on their geographic location. CBOs and contractors deliver the BEWH to the highest quality assurance standards. Inspections are carried out on a sample of homes completed to ensure the standards are maintained.

 
How do you apply to the Better Energy Warmer Homes scheme? 
Contact the Better Energy Warmer Homes helpdesk on 1800 250 204 or email warmerhomes@seai.ie

WUAG Clinic Information:

Fethard: Tirry Centre, Mondays @ 10am

Cahir: Cahir House Hotel, Mondays @ 12pm

Tipperary: Marian Hall, Mondays @ 2pm

Cashel: Kearney’s Hotel, Mondays @ 4pm

Carrick-on-Suir: 6B New Street, Fridays @ 11am

Clonmel: WUAG Office, 56 Queen Street, Saturdays @ 10am

Clonmel: 60 Elm Park, Mondays @ 7pm

No appointment necessary, all are Welcome.

Information courtesy of the Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme Information Leaflet http://www.seai.ie/Grants/Warmer_Homes_Scheme/Warmer_Homes_Scheme_Leaftlet.pdf

Posted by Workers and Unemployed Action Group in Information