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Salthill going downhill?

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  • #102
    Storm 10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,970 ✭✭✭Storm 10


    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    They should close them when Met Eireann issue an Orange or Red warning for the area.

    They do close them when there is advance warnings last night's warning was too late to get them closed .yellow is not a reason to close them it's just a normal gale that we get nearly every week in winter. ME were too late with this warning no time to do anything.


  • #103
    Whereisgalway
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,470 ✭✭✭Whereisgalway


    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    They should close them when Met Eireann issue an Orange or Red warning for the area.

    Would they not pump some money into the area and fix the problem. Then again GCC are the problem a lot of the time


  • #104
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Due to rising sea levels and the low lying nature of much of Galway city this will/has already become a regular problem. With the best will in the world no forecasting or any other short term action will prevent this. What is needed to stop this is a large investment in sea wall protection along the lines of what Clare Co Co did with Lahinch sea front after their major storm a few years back.


  • #105
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    As far as I can make out the highest winds came about 30mins before the maximum high tide in Galway last night.


  • #106
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,084 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Whereisgalway wrote: »
    Would they not pump some money into the area and fix the problem. Then again GCC are the problem a lot of the time

    You think GCC can fix rising sea levels and their impact on reclaimed land during adverse weather? Really???

    We should not be allowing anyone to build close to the shore, and we should be planning to withdraw in many areas.


  • #107
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    You think GCC can fix rising sea levels and their impact on reclaimed land during adverse weather? Really???

    We should not be allowing anyone to build close to the shore, and we should be planning to withdraw in many areas.


    I remember there was a study published about 12 months ago. It recommended places that would be cost effective to provide flood protection to and areas that were not. As I recall the affected areas of Galway City were not on the cost effective list. I was surprised that more wasn't said about it locallly?


  • #108
    fergiesfolly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,407 ✭✭✭fergiesfolly


    saabsaab wrote: »
    I remember there was a study published about 12 months ago. It recommended places that would be cost effective to provide flood protection to and areas that were not. As I recall the affected areas of Galway City were not on the cost effective list. I was surprised that more wasn't said about it locallly?

    Do you have a link to that study. Would make an interesting read


  • #109
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    fergiesfolly wrote: »
    Do you have a link to that study. Would make an interesting read


    I have tried to find it online but no luck so far. It calculated the cost of effective costal defence versus the value of the property/areas affected. I will keep looking.


  • #110
    flazio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,253 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    Is there anywhere I could read up on the reclamation of land in Salthill?


  • #111
    zell12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,001 ✭✭✭✭zell12


    flazio wrote: »
    Is there anywhere I could read up on the reclamation of land in Salthill?
    Possibly a Maurice Semple book, the 2017-2023 City Plan, or these maps


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  • #112
    Storm 10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,970 ✭✭✭Storm 10


    You can see here where some of the land was reclaimed


  • #113
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    This link may be of use


    https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/flooding/flood-plans-will-provide-safety-and-protection-to-thousands-of-businesses-and-homes-35668356.html


  • #114
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Storm 10 wrote: »
    You can see here where some of the land was reclaimed
    Already posted in post 81


  • #115
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    This too.


    https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/flooding/dozens-of-towns-will-never-get-protection-from-floods-because-sums-do-not-add-up-35671759.html


  • #116
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    http://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/docs.floodinfo.opw/floodinfo_docs/Final_FRMPs_For_Publication/FRMP_Final2018_RiverBasin_30.pdf


    I can't find the article I remember but it had an interactive map.


  • #117
    zell12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,001 ✭✭✭✭zell12


    saabsaab wrote: »
    I can't find the article I remember but it had an interactive map.
    https://www.floodinfo.ie/map/floodmaps/
    8WQ8sYb.png?1


  • #118
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Asked a few queries about the Salthill situation but have got nothing back. Anyone else?


  • #119
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    I witnessed a woman trip over and fall heavily on the prom today. Trip caused by a crack in the pavement. A few others came to assist her. Didn't appear to break anything but some soft tissue damage I'd say. The prom surface needs urgent attention before GCC are sued.


  • #120
    Laviski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,595 ✭✭✭Laviski


    people should look where they are going and have a bit of personal responsibility to look after one self. To be mindful of dangers around same as the safe cross code.

    this is whats wrong with the country and how insurance companies had it easy to "justify" increases.


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  • #121
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Laviski wrote: »
    people should look where they are going and have a bit of personal responsibility to look after one self. To be mindful of dangers around same as the safe cross code.

    this is whats wrong with the country and how insurance companies had it easy to "justify" increases.


    No argument there but pathways shouldn't be hazardous with cracks and holes especially in a very busy area.


  • #122
    [Deleted User]
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    saabsaab wrote: »
    Asked a few queries about the Salthill situation but have got nothing back. Anyone else?

    Which city councillors did you send queries to?


  • #123
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    One Galway FG councilor and others to various other representative & public bodies. As an election is due it is a good time to raise it with TDs at the doorstep.


  • #124
    Laviski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,595 ✭✭✭Laviski


    saabsaab wrote: »
    No argument there but pathways shouldn't be hazardous with cracks and holes especially in a very busy area.

    In the context of foothpath for pedestrians...

    Crack in the foot path is not hazardous, broken glass/bottles is. A large pothole can be if person has zero brain cells however such people should have a carer looking after them or a guide dog.

    If people are looking for pristine services then tell council and government to increase that activity, in turn additional taxes will be done in next budget. It's an election year afterall.


  • #125
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Laviski wrote: »
    In the context of foothpath for pedestrians...

    Crack in the foot path is not hazardous, broken glass/bottles is. A large pothole can be if person has zero brain cells however such people should have a carer looking after them or a guide dog.

    If people are looking for pristine services then tell council and government to increase that activity, in turn additional taxes will be done in next budget. It's an election year afterall.


    Not looking for pristine just serviceable no obvious cracks a person can trip over. Theperson was able bodied and not elderly! Obvious from this thread that they, the GCC, have been told many times.


  • #126
    Bredabe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭Bredabe


    saabsaab wrote: »
    One Galway FG councilor and others to various other representative & public bodies. As an election is due it is a good time to raise it with TDs at the doorstep.

    Salthill seems to be a bit of a black hole for representation, the fg cllr is new to the job and reasonably new to the area, but the last few i've dealt with have been casual about things salthill related, that aren't their pet projects.

    In general I've found Niall McNeilus to be at least responsive as was the sf guy based in connemara

    "Have you ever wagged your tail so hard you fell over"?-Brod Higgins.



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  • #127
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Sadly you are right no one seems interested and it shows in the place. A pity as it wouldn't take that much to tidy it up. Maybe like the man in Cavan and their potholes if someone sprayed dayglo paint on the broken/hazadrous parts notice might be taken?


  • #128
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Looks like more damage to Salthill tonight.


  • #129
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    How is Salthill today after the storm?


  • #130
    zell12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,001 ✭✭✭✭zell12


    saabsaab wrote: »
    As an election is due it is a good time to raise it with TDs at the doorstep.
    Have you?
    Last local election, 26:00+ https://galwaybayfm.ie/podcasts/citywest/


  • #131
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Anyone getting campaigners at he door yet?


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  • #132
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    Spoke with canvassers one said that their was money available from a tourism fund? Said he would raise it with contacts in the council?

    Any improvement action before the election?


  • #133
    saabsaab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,239 ✭✭✭saabsaab


    That would be a no!


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