Tipperary and Thurles Councillor Seamus Hanafin has welcomed news circulated by the Chief Executive of Tipperary County Council Mr Joseph MacGrath, that works are to begin on a permanent solution to the flooding issues at Littleton Graveyard which severely manifest itself in February last, following unprecedented winter rainfall.
In communication with Councillor Hanafin and following a commissioned hydro-geology report, Mr MacGrath offers two possible viable drainage options shown hereunder.
Option 1 – Thrust Bore
A gravity drainage option over public and private lands with a thrust bore pipe to be constructed under the old N8 road, discharging surface water to drains on private land. It is a sustainable solution, feasible from a construction perspective and involves a low level of maintenance work. Although there appears to be agreement in principle from landowners affected by the works, formal agreement would be required.
Option 2 – Pumping
A drainage solution over public and private lands, discharging by gravity to the old N8 followed by pumping into an existing storm-water pipe on the old N8 and subsequently discharging to the river. Again it is feasible from a construction perspective, but it would involve a higher degree of maintenance work. Although there appears to be agreement in principle from landowners affected by the works, formal agreement would be required.
Following detailed consideration of both options, it is proposed to proceed with Option 1 above. Completion of this work is subject to formal agreements being achieved with the landowners, in advance of the commencement of this works.
Arrangements are now being made to seek formal agreement from all affected individuals and to commence this works as soon as possible.
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