Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme

Uisce Éireann has completed works on the Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme

Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Clare County Council, has completed works on the Clarecastle Sewerage Scheme, to end the discharge of raw sewage into the River Fergus and Shannon Estuary from Clarecastle. Shareridge delivered the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

What was involved with this project?

The scheme involved the design and construction of the following works:

• Installation of new below ground infrastructure at the site of the existing Quay Road Pump Station;
• New rising main pipeline along Quay Road, Barrack Street and the Ennis Road, to transfer sewage from Quay Road Pumping Station for treatment at the existing Clareabbey Wastewater Treatment Plant;
• Existing outfall from Quay Road Pump Station will continue to be used as an emergency storm overflow.

What are the benefits of this project?

The provision for treatment of wastewater from Clarecastle has ensured:

• Improved water quality in the River Fergus in compliance with national and EU regulations relating to the treatment of wastewater
• Enhanced environmental amenity of the Clarecastle area
• Protection of recreational fishing water

Uisce Éireann would like to thank the community in Clarecastle for their cooperation on this essential project.

For further information, please visit www.water.ie/clarecastle or contact the Project Team at ClareUWW@water.ie.