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The equivalent of more than 1,900 wheelie bins of raw sewage is flowing directly into two local bays in Connemara each day, but this is set to cease under the provision of new wastewater infrastructure in the area.

At this week’s Galway City Council meeting, Councillor John McDonagh raised the issue of plans for new pipes to be laid through South Park, following concerns brought to his attention by residents living nearby. He said that neither Councillors nor the Claddagh Residents Association had been informed that such works were proposed.

At this week’s Galway City Council meeting, Councillor John McDonagh raised the issue of plans for new pipes to be laid through South Park, following concerns brought to his attention by residents living nearby. He said that neither Councillors nor the Claddagh Residents Association had been informed that such works were proposed.

The meeting took a sharp turn following a presentation from Director of Housing Damien Mitchell, who outlined the current state of Galway’s zoned residential land. He revealed that 741 hectares have been designated for housing, with an estimated capacity for 18,107 units, yet most of that land remains unusable due to inadequate wastewater services.

Loughrea-based Glanua, a leading engineering company, last night (Wednesday) announced that it has acquired UK-based Marches Biogas, an engineering and services firm that specialises in anaerobic digestion and biogas production.

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Malcolm Noonan has pledged to provide accurate information on a potentially dodgy siphon carrying vast quantities of sewage under the River Corrib.

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has demanded that a portion of the €13 billion Apple ‘windfall’ be ring-fenced for major infrastructural projects in Galway and the wider west of Ireland.

Low water levels on the River Corrib have revealed untreated sewage flowing freely into the city’s estuary in front of Claddagh Quay after weeks of repair work was completed.

Where are the promised public consultations on Galway’s vital flood defences?