A new wastewater treatment plant and sewerage scheme have been completed in Ahascragh to end the discharge of raw sewage.
The €3.5 million project has put an end to the discharge of raw sewage into the Bunowen (Ahascragh) River.
The new wastewater treatment plant has the capacity to serve a population equivalent of approximately 470.
Uisce Éireann’s Paul Fallon paid tribute to the team who brought the significant project to life.
“We are delighted to have delivered this important project on behalf of the local community in Ahascragh, and the people of Galway.”
“The Ahascragh Sewerage Scheme has ended the discharge of untreated wastewater into the Bunowen River.”
“It will improve water quality in the Bunowen River and protect recreational waters for swimming, fishing, boating, and sightseeing; as well as protecting the integrity of the local environment.”
“In addition to enhancing local amenities, the new wastewater infrastructure, which has been sized to accommodate future population growth, will provide a platform for social and economic development.”
Construction on the sewerage scheme began in January 2022 with Coffey Water Ltd delivering the project, on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
The old wastewater treatment plant was decommissioned and a new one built in its place, along with the associated infrastrucutre.
Storm water overflow improvement works were completed to ensure compliance with the relevant standards and upgrade works were also completed to the existing main pumping station including pumps, mechanical plant and the provision of a new storm water storage tank.
