Stench caused by algae destroying beach areas

A MAJOR push is on to get rid of a stench which virtually destroyed a beauty spot last summer and which is a constant cause of upset to people living near the village of Kilbrittain.

Algae, which are being nourished by nitrates and phosphates used in fertilisers, are being blamed for the “nightmare” at Coolmaine and Harbour View beaches.

Intensive farming and the lack of properly-equipped sewerage plants in the general area are to be addressed by county council officials in an effort to restore the beaches to their natural beauty.