Bandon Co-Op’s Hydro Plant Lawsuit Ends

Bandon Co-Op’s hydroelectric plant at Coolfada got sued by Inland Fisheries Ireland for failing to install fish screens, leading to fish getting caught in machinery. Legal costs soared past $10,800 as the co-op argued over technical details and the plant’s volunteer origins — originally meant to power St. Michael’s Centre, now abandoned. The judge ordered them to pay half the fees, $5,420, and demanded they swear they’ll never use the plant — and warn future owners not to either. Case dismissed… for now. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/009609b3e517003c