Ballycotton sewage system held up by planning row with local fishermen

Fishermen and a local school principal have concerns about the proposed siting of a pumping station and treatment plant

Ballycotton Pier. The Ballycotton Fishermen’s Association say the location of a proposed new pumping station and holding tank on the site of existing public toilets on the pier posed a huge risk of pollution of the inner harbour.

The development of a new sewage system for the east Cork village of Ballycotton has been delayed by a row over the location of a new pumping station on the pier which local fishermen claim poses a risk of pollution.

The Ballycotton Fishermen’s Association has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against last month’s decision by Cork County Council to grant planning permission for the proposed new sewage scheme for the area planned by Irish Water.