By Dan Walsh
A new community sewerage scheme is completed in Co. Wexford. Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Wexford County Council today (Thursday) announced the completion of the Kilmore Quay project which follows the successful completion of new wastewater infrastructure investment in Arthurstown, Ballyhack and Duncannon.
The project which involved the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and sewerage infrastructure has ended the discharge of municipal raw sewage into the quay and harbour areas, which will see enhanced water quality.
Uisce Éireann’s Paul Fallon told WexfordLocal.com; “The end to the discharge of municipal raw sewage will greatly enhance the amenity value of these coastal waters for the local community and visiting tourists, and protect the environment. In addition, the new treatment plant will provide additional capacity to support growth and development in the area for a population equivalent of approximately 850”.
The completion of this critical infrastructure will ensure compliance with national and EU regulatory standards relating to the treatment of urban wastewater.
John Sisk & Sons Ltd. delivered the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
Kilmore Quay is among 31 towns and villages around the country benefiting today from cleaner waters and enhanced amenities due to the construction of new treatment plants where none existed previously.
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