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Other works (to be constructed in 2006)1) Extension of sewers at Scardaun Road, Ballindine to provide for futuredevelopment €90,000.2) Provide new rising main between intake and reservoir to Newport Water Supply€100,000.3) Provide further extension to sewers on Dalgan Road Shrule €60,000.4) Provide extension to Knock Airport Industrial Park Water and Sewerage schemesto facilitate Department of Finance and Hotel Development €250,000.5) Provide sewer extension at Rehins Ballina €521,000.6) Extension of sewer at lodge road Westport €44,000.GROUP WATER SCHEMESMayo County Council are responsible for functions previously executed by theDepartment of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to theestablishment and administration of Group Water Schemes throughout the County.This provides an additional opportunity for the Council to further the cause ofsubsidiarity, working hand in hand with local communities in the provision andmaintenance of that most basic service – a potable water supply.Group Water Schemes are found primarily in rural areas generally not served by apublic water supply, and are privately owned, operated, and maintained. There areapproximately 325 such Schemes in operation in County Mayo.Mayo County Council have set up a County Monitoring Committee and appointed aLiaison Officer. The primary challenge faced by all parties involved in rural watersupplies in Ireland is to ensure that the quality of the water supplied to consumerscomplies with the EU Directive on Drinking Water Standards.1. STRATEGIC RURAL WATER PLANThe Strategic Rural Water Plan constitutes a blueprint for the futuredevelopment of rural water supplies in County Mayo and facilitates thefocusing of investment where it will have the most beneficial effect. The Planhas been prepared in full consultation with all interested parties. Theemphasis in the early stages of the Plan is on dealing with the poor waterquality problems in the privately sourced Group Water Schemesapproximately 90 of which are seriously deficient. Funding can then beconcentrated on upgrading pipework, reservoirs etc. The next few years willsee the construction of a significant number of treatment plants on privatelysourced Group Water Schemes. It is likely that the relatively new Design,Build, Operate (DBO) procurement process will increasingly be used toengage contractors for this work as it permits the Groups to avail of a 100%grant for the treatment equipment.35