‘Sewage plant works will kill town’s summer business’

Tourist-reliant businesses in a seaside town fear many could go bust if a proposed €4.5m sewage treatment plant project goes ahead during the peak season.

‘Sewage plant works will kill town’s summer business’

Business leaders in Youghal, Co Cork, say they won’t accept plans which will virtually shut down most of the commercial area during July and August and hope the Irish Water-run project will be postponed at least until October.

Discussions have already taken place between Irish Water, Cork County Council and the project contractor to find a compromise.

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