Cork communities advised to apply for salt provision ahead of winter

Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy wishes to highlight that Cork City Council every winter and spring makes salt available to community groups and resident associations only, to treat local problematic areas.

The salt comes in one tonne bags.

Douglas-based Cllr McCarthy noted; “The applicant who requests the salt will have to provide a secure location where the salt can be delivered and stored.

“The provision of the salt is primarily intended to empower local communities to assist themselves during a cold spell.

“It is not intended for personal use, as individuals would be expected to acquire their own salt supplies.

“Once distributed to a community group or resident association the salt will become the property of the same group,” concluded Cllr McCarthy.

Cork City Council said it is not responsible for the storage, distribution, application or usage of salt by community groups/resident associations or individuals who are members of a community group, resident association or third parties.

Cork City Council is not responsible for any issues of liability which arise from the storage, distribution, application or usage of the salt.

These are matters for each community group to whom salt has been supplied to ensure it is used in the right manner.

This form will be available until March 30, 2026, please complete to ensure timely delivery of salt.

The application link is https://corkcity.submit.com/show/417.  

Cork City Council in any cold spell also gives priority to the primary traffic network within the city.

The salting routes can be found on Cork City Council’s website.