"Cholera can be treated quickly and people can get better quickly but the challenge is ensuring they don't get re-infected and clean drinking water needs to be available, " he said.

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Tony Garcia said he's worried the search for those needs could mean trouble the longer power and water remain out.

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"In order to achieve this, the council needs the cooperation of Scottish Water to design and implement a drainage system in the waterfront, " he said.

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