Complaints mount over ‘rough and bumpy’ Kilkenny road resurfacing
Kilkenny County Council raise issue with contractor after residents complain of rough and bumpy road surface after Main Street overlay works in Urlingford
Concerns over the quality of recent roadworks on Main Street in Urlingford were raised at the most recent meeting of the Castlecomer Municipal District.
Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh brought the issue to the floor, outlining what she described as poor feedback from locals following works carried out in the area.
Responding to the concerns, Area Engineer Páraic Butler confirmed that a section of the road had recently been overlaid.
However, he acknowledged that the local authority had since received ‘numerous complaints’ about the standard of the work.
Among the issues highlighted by residents were claims that the surface is ‘rough and bumpy’.
Mr Butler told the meeting that the contractor responsible for the works has been notified of the complaints.
He explained that there are now two possible outcomes: the contractor can return to rectify the defects, or they may refuse to do so.
In the event of a refusal, Mr Butler said the council may have to consider invoking the bond associated with the project to ensure the issue is addressed.
Cllr Cavanagh said the situation underlines the importance of such safeguards.
“This highlights how vital bonds are,” she said, stressing the need for such accountability when works fall short of expected standards.
During the same meeting, the local authority was complimented for keeping a different contractor ‘on their toes’ in relation to infrastructural works taking place in the district for Farranrory Wind Farm.