Approximately two years ago, Alethrico Community Council disconnected the Sanctuary’s water supply without notice and relocated the water meter 400 metres from the property. Restoration required new underground pipework to be installed at the Sanctuary’s expense. As the farm is rented, and the cost was several thousand euros, the landlord declined to carry out the work.
Despite repeated requests for the official contractor to be appointed and invoiced so the work could proceed, no action was taken. The situation now anticipated has occurred: the Sanctuary’s underground well has dried up, leaving an extremely limited water supply. Today, only around ten minutes of water was available from the well, which is insufficient for drinking, cleaning, or daily animal care for over 100 animals.
An 8am appointment has now been secured with the Muktar to review and, if approved, sign the paperwork required to connect the Sanctuary to the mains water supply. Once approved, new pipework will be installed above and below ground, funded by the Sanctuary, to secure a reliable long-term water source.
In the meantime, bottled water is being provided for all animals, with well water reserved for cleaning, washing disabled dogs, and essential daily care.
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