Sheila McKenna raises Scotstown issues at Monaghan County Council

North Monaghan Sinn Féin Councillor Sheila McKenna raised a number of issues relating to the Scotstown area at the October meeting of Monaghan County Council.

In her questions to the council executive Sheila McKenna sought the up-to-date position with regard to the proposed extension of Scotstown sewerage scheme. In response to the query the council executive confirmed out that a topographical land survey had been carried out of all the houses and associated works which could connect to the scheme, and sites earmarked for two pumping stations. “However, due to financial constraints within the budget of Water Services, it is unlikely to proceed for some time”.

Footpath Request

Cllr. McKenna asked if the council would investigate the possibility of continuing the footpath from Gola Crest into Scotstown village, in the interest of safety fro residents and school-going children.

A reply confirmed that the possibility of carrying out this work, and an investigation of the associated costs, would be matters that would be discussed at the next Road Area meeting.

Rumble Strips

The Sinn Féin representative also requested the council to replace and renew the rumble strips from the Knockatallon road into Scotstown as a means of traffic calming. As a result of Cllr. McKenna’s representations the council executive have agreed to examine the possibility, including determining, the costs of the works, with a view to renewing the rumble strips.

Speaking afterwards Cllr. Sheila McKenna said that she would continue to raise these and other matters of concern to the people of Scotstown and the other issues brought to her attention by people throughout North Monaghan. She is determined to see positive results to each of these queries, she stated.