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Written by Calvin Jones
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Tuesday, 28 November 2006 |
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The following water supply update on was received this morning from Niall O'Mahony, Senior Engineer with Cork County Council.
Re:
Reenascreena WSS Upgrading Update
The following is an update on our efforts to ensure a constant
dependable water supply to the Reenascreena area:
- The
supply main to Reenascreena pumphouse has been upsized in the last number of
weeks from 100 mm to 150 mm (4” to 6”).
- The
rising main from the pumphouse to the reservoir is currently being upsized from
100 mm to 150 mm (4” to 6”). This work should be completed by
year’s end.
- Further
work is planned for early 2007 to augment the supply pipe network to
Reenascreena at Ballyvackey.
- Tenders
have been received from contractors for the construction a new 800 m3
(176,000 gallon) reservoir at Reenascreena which will mean a trebling of the
amount of existing storage capacity. It is hoped to have a contract signed
before year’s end facilitating commencement of this work in early 2007
- The
County Council Leakage Detection Team are currently examining the Reenascreena
Water Supply Scheme in order to reduce as far as possible the leakage in the
system.
- The
Preliminary Report for the Dunmanway Augmentation Scheme which is to ultimately
supply Reenascreena is with the DoEHLG. It is hoped that approval will be given
by them to proceed to Contract Document Stage in early 2007.
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Written by Calvin Jones
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Monday, 27 November 2006 |
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There will be a public meeting tonight (27/11) at
9pm in Reenascreena Community Hall to discuss various community
projects for the coming year and the availability/options for funding
them.
RCAG is keen to get as much community involvement as
possible in deciding which projects we should be focusing on, and the
direction we want to take in relation to the development/enhancement of
Reenascreena and the surrounding area.
What do we want for Reenascreena moving forwards, where should we be focusing our collective energies?
For a detailed agenda of what we'll be discussing at the meeting click on the "Read More" link.....
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Written by Calvin Jones
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Friday, 24 November 2006 |
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 The Gatekeeper Butterfly was one of the noteable species identified in the biodiversity survey. (Photo by Calvin Jones)
The report's author, Environmental Consultant Pascal Sweeney, concludes: "Overall, this route
gives the walker the opportunity to appreciate a range of typical
Irish rural habitats and species."
This survey is invaluable as a baseline, and provides the information we need both to preserve and enhance existing habitats and to produce interesting and informative interpretation material for the walking route.
Download a copy of the full report for more details.
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Written by Calvin Jones
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Friday, 24 November 2006 |
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 RCAG members meet with Coillte Official Peter O'Rourke at the foot of Carrigfadda (from left: Noel Fitzpatrick, Andrew O'Sullivan, Peter O'Rourke and Calvin Jones) -- Photograph by Ted Coakley
Under the Neighbourwood Scheme Coillte would help us to plan and develop the walk including a native species arboretum showcasing
Irelands 26 native tree species; accessible, well developed footpaths
with steps where necessary; interpretation signage along the walking
routes and public
amenity areas with picnic furniture. Native tree species will also feature prominently alongside the main walking routes.
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Written by David P. O'Brien
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Thursday, 02 November 2006 |
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 Excitement: the arrival of the threshing machine was a significant event on the community's rural calendar |
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