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Septic tank grant

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  • 02-03-2014 11:51am
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    slemon123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭


    Hi. I'm in the process of upgrading my septic tank. i.e. Have a quote for €7200 to fit new tank percolation area reseed lawn and re do footpaths and anything else that needs to be made good from remedial work. I know there's a grant of €4000 which I can qualify for but there's a lengthy process of inspections and receipts for goods etc. I'm just wondering if I have the current system inspected as per rules for applying for grant will they insist on a set up that's more expensive than what I need thus canceling out what I would gain from the grant. Plus would they challenge the price I've been given. To cut a long story short would I be better off just going ahead on my own??


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    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Has your tank failed the council inspection?


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    slemon123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭slemon123


    No it hasn't but it will. It's not working at all well. That's why I need to get it done. To qualify for the grant you must have it inspected and failed to go ahead.


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    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    You would be better of waiting for the inspection,then consider using a registered contractor and claiming the grants.You would probably get a better price in the long run.


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    Animord
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    Are you in a high risk area? I looked into this recently as mine is also old and wouldn't, I suspect, pass the inspection. But I discovered that you can't get the grant unless your tank has failed, but they are only inspecting in high risk areas. As I am not in such an area and wont therefore be inspected I don't qualify.

    According to an article in the Echo they are only inspecting 99 tanks in Co Cork.


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