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Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant News
6 August 2019
Decision welcomed by An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
Irish Water welcomes the decision today by An Bord Pleanála to approve planning permission for the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Project will result in significant improvements to water quality in Arklow by ending the current practice of the discharge of raw sewage directly into the Avoca River.
5 September 2018
Planning application notice published to progress Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant project
Irish Water has published notice of a planning application to An Bord Pleanála, in respect of a Strategic Infrastructure Development, to progress the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.
5 April 2018
Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant project progressing to benefit local community
The project will bring benefits to Arklow in terms of health, integrity of the environment and improved water quality for all.
26 January 2017
Irish Water welcomes granting of foreshore licence to progress the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
New Wastewater Treatment Plant will benefit the people of Arklow, its tourist industry and the surrounding environment.
14 December 2016
New Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant will benefit over 15,000 residents and Arklow’s tourist industry
Irish Water has recently completed a series of investigative surveys along the North and South Quays in Arklow. Find out more.
9 August 2016
Site investigation works for Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
The project represents an investment of over €30m and will bring benefits to Arklow in terms of health, the environment and improved water quality for all.
29 June 2016
Foreshore Licence applied for Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
Irish Water has submitted an application for a licence for marine site investigation works in Wicklow. Find out more today.
14 April 2016
Irish Water progressing Wastewater Treatment Plant for Arklow
Irish Water, today announced that it is progressing the surveys required to develop the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant (WwTP) Project.
9 December 2015
Preferred site identified for €30m Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
Irish Water announce preferred site for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant in Arklow. Learn more today.
14 May 2015
Public consultation launched on the emerging preferred site for Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant
Irish Water has today published a report which identifies the Emerging Preferred Site option for the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant.