HC Deb 14 July 1987 vol 119 cc425-6W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the work to prevent sewage spillage at Orlock, County Down, will be completed.

Mr. Needham

The spillage of sewage which occurred at Orlock, County Down, in April-May 1987 resulted from the simultaneous failure of both the normal and stand-by pumps at Coastguard lane. Replacement pumps were installed in mid-May are are now working satisfactorily. To avoid the possibility of future spillages the feasibility of laying an emergency overflow pipe from the pumping station to the sea is currently being investigated.

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