Shannon Estuary Anti-Pollution Team (SEA-PT)

Limerick City Council is one of five local authorities participating in the Shannon Estuary Anti-Pollution Team (SEA-PT) along with the Shannon Foynes Port Company and local industry and port users. The majority of water pollution incidents are attributable to oil or effluent spillages. SEA-PT's activities include regular co-ordination meetings, stocking of emergency response materials, (including plant and vehicles), training courses for staff employed by member organisations and regular simulation exercises.

SEA-PT is currently being incorporated as a limited company with four 'ex-oficio' directors representing the constituent bodies. The registered office will be at the Harbour Office in Foynes.

Within the County Borough of Limerick, there are approximately 12km of waterways as well as shipping berths, slipways and quays etc. With the exception the Grand Canal segment between Lock Quay and Rhebogue (1.5km), All of these waterways are tidal. Additionally, that part of the River Shannon downstream of the Shannon Bridge is classed (and used) as a marine waterway.

It is the policy of the Limerick City Council to respond to all reports of pollution of these waterways and to take the appropriate action in consultation with SEA-PT, the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board, Waterways Ireland and other interested parties.

For further information, contact: Paul O'Grady: pogrady@limerickcity.ie

Paul O'Grady
Executive Engineer
Environment Department
Phone: (061) 407193
email: pogrady@limerickcity.ie