Applicationfor Vartrypipeline
IRISH WATER PLANS TO LINK PLANT WITH CALLOWHILL
investment in the scheme which will secure the drinking water supply for the area for decades to come.’
Treated drinking water from the Vartry Water Treatment Plant provides drinking water to over 200,000 people living in Wicklow and south Dublin.
The proposed works will include a pumping station at the existing Vartry Water Treatment Plant, four kilometres of buried pipeline from Vartry to Callowhill and a break pressure tank and hydro-power turbine at Callowhill to recover renewable energy from the pumped water.
The Vartry Water Supply Scheme was considered a remarkable feat of engineering when first constructed in the 1860s, involving a four kilometre long tunnel under Callowhill to deliver water to the area.
However, the tunnel has been in urgent need of an upgrade for some time now.
The construction of the pipeline is a key element of the Vartry Water Supply Upgrade Project, which also includes the upgrade of the existing water treatment plant, improvements to ageing pipes and fittings within the dam of the reservoir and improvements to the Vartry dam spillway to allow for more intense rainfall events to ensure public safety. MEMBERS of HomeLink gathered in Molloy’s Coffee Shop in Bray recently to enjoy a coffee, chat and meet with other like-minded people living in their community.
There were 25 people at the event and they all had a great time.
Coffee mornings and social events organised by HomeLink play an important role in ensuring that its members keep in contact with those around them. Friendships are made during the call centre’s regular catch up calls.
To volunteers from HomeLink were there to host the coffee morning and they said that it’s wonderful for them to meet the members and see them out and about.
HomeLink’s regular calls also serve to organise gardening, small DIY jobs such as the installation of grab rails and security features.
These things can help older people feel safer, more comfortable and happier living in their own homes.
If you know anyone who might benefit from the vital community services provided by HomeLink, call (01) 2014473.
HomeLink’s sister organisation is the Easi- Cab Travel Club. The not-for-profit organisation provides transport for people with disabilities as well as for people with mobility impairments.