Mount Suir in Waterford - 'Things haven't moved on'
Mount Suir has had myriad issues over the years.
The ongoing issues at housing development Mount Suir was raised at the recent Metro meeting.
Councillor Jim Griffin asked if there was a possibility of a taskforce being set up to help the embattled complex.
He said: "Mount Suir was on the radar again this week. I know that several Councillors over months and years now have asked about Mount Suir, especially Block A and Block C.
"I know we have taken over some and have management companies in others but I'm asking this month, Deputy Mayor, could we consider a taskforce for Mount Suir, for the apartments? "
Cllr Griffin went on: "I know Clare (Hartley, Senior Executive Officer) can say that it went to tender and that we're almost ready to sign-off on a contract but I would actually ask could we put a task force together with Councillors that might be involved for everybody up there. For anyone that has been up there the last few days, things haven't moved on for the better. There's still people walking across lots of yards to get their shopping into their apartment blocks regardless to which block they're in."
Ms Hartley stated that she would discuss the request with the Director of Housing.
For years now, Mount Suir complex has been dogged with problems over the infrastructure, damp, mould and anti-social behaviour.
Multiple residents have appealed to Waterford Council over the years for help.
