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out this year, at a total estimated cost of $6.2 million.

These surface water drains are polluted by improperly

treated sewage discharged by buildings in the beach

hinterlands, and these works will divert polluting drains

away from the main swimming areas. Other beaches are being

investigated with a view to developing similar short-term

• schemes to improve the quality of the water.

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Finally, the implementation of the initial phase

of the livestock waste control scheme in June will help to

improve the water quality of Silvermine Bay and Anglers'

Beaches, which are at present seriously polluted by

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livestock waste and considered unsuitable for swimming.

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