Chapter 9
Environmental Infrastructure
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
completion in mid 2023. IW in partnership with Cork City Council, have progressed a significant leakage reduction programme in Cork city in recent years which identified key issues facing the city water network and the steps required in order to reduce leakage and secure supply for future growth. There is a long term programme in place to enhance and rehabilitate water mains to assist in achieving target leakage savings. Note other issues raised in this submission will be dealt with under Chapter 2 Core Strategy and Chapter 6 Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity Supports the objectives in the Draft Plan pertaining to the management of the city’s water resources, water services infrastructure and the work of Irish Water within the city in relation to water conservation. Drinking-water fountains / taps should be installed in all new open space developments – parks, new streets, shopping areas and in upgrades and repaving of existing areas.
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Support for these objectives is acknowledged. Recommendation: No change.
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The Draft Plan supports upgrades to parks and the public realm; however these works are operational matters and subject to separate processes and are beyond the scope of the Development Plan. Recommendation: No Change.
Water Quality
The Development Plan should, be consistent with River Basin Management Plans and comply with the requirements of the EUWater Framework Directive (WFD) (2000/60/EC). It should also Include policies which 9
Chapter 9 contains a number of provisions to ensure water is conserved, its quality is protected and that waste water disposal is to an acceptable standard. For example under Objective 9.7 Water Quality, the Draft Plan outlines support for the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2018-2021 and any
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