Ballina and Newport Wastewater Treatment Plants Upgrades

Uisce Éireann has completed upgrades to the wastewater treatment plants in Ballina and Newport. 

The upgrades have improved the wastewater treatment quality and capacity at the plants and ensure compliance with wastewater discharge regulations. Ward and Burke delivered these works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.

Uisce Éireann completed a €12 million upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant at Ballina, Co Tipperary. The project significantly modernised and improved the performance and capacity of the plant and accommodates growth and development in the area. It also improves the quality of treated wastewater discharged into Lough Derg and ensures compliance with wastewater regulations. 

This project included:

• An upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant at Ballina, serving a population equivalent of approximately 8,000.
• A new forward feed pumping station, a new inlet works, new inlet flume and new stormwater storage tank.
• Provision of secondary treatment including final settlement tanks.
• Construction of a new above ground sludge Picket Fence Thickener
• Construction and relocation of the existing outfall pipe to safely discharge treated wastewater into the Lough Derg.
• Installation additional MCC and upgrade the SCADA system to facilitate the new works.
   

The €7 million upgrade to Newport’s wastewater treatment plant has boosted the performance and capacity of the plant, enabling it to serve a population equivalent of 3,600. This will support growth and development in the area, improving water quality in the Mulkear River while ensuring compliance with both national and European wastewater regulations. 

This project included:

• Construction of two new screened storm water overflow (SWO) chambers, a new inlet flume and new inlet works structure
• Provision of secondary treatment including final settlement tanks.
• Installation of additional MCC and upgrade of the SCADA system to facilitate the new works
• Combining of the two existing separate discharge points along the southern boundary to a single existing outfall