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Buncrana & Ballybofey-Stranorlar Sewerage Schemes

Wastewater Project

Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Donegal County Council is upgrading the Sewerage Scheme Network in Buncrana & Ballybofey- Stranorlar, Co. Donegal.

Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, has commenced works to upgrade the Buncrana and Ballybofey-Stranorlar Sewerage Schemes.

The €31 million investment involves an upgrade to the wastewater network infrastructure in Buncrana and Ballybofey-Stranorlar, reducing the risk of sewer flooding and addressing non-compliant sewer overflows into Lough Swilly and the River Finn. It will also improve the capacity of the sewer network allowing for current and future population growth, and supporting the social and economic development of Buncrana, Ballybofey-Stranorlar and the surrounding area. Stormwater storage will be provided in Buncrana to reduce the risk of overflows during storms.

Both schemes are part of the Donegal Towns & Villages Sewerage Schemes. 

These works will ensure compliance with EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and the EPA Wastewater Discharge License Emission Limit Values, and will eliminate non-compliant combined sewer overflows within the area. Ward & Burke Water Limited will carry out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann. Works are due for completion by the end of 2024.

Location
Donegal
Status
In Progress
Type
Wastewater

What are the benefits of this project?

The upgrade works carried out as part of this project will:

  • Reduce the risk of overflows and flooding during heavy rain events through provision of stormwater storage.
  • Improve water quality in the receiving waters.
  • Ensure compliance with Urban Wastewater Treatment Regulations 2001 and the EPA Wastewater Discharge Licencing.
  • Ensure any discharge to Lough Swilly and the River Finn meets all appropriate discharge standards.
  • Provide for growth and development in Buncrana, Ballybofey, Stranorlar and the surrounding areas.

What is involved as part of this project?

The proposed schemes will include the following:

Buncrana Sewerage Scheme:

  • Provision of stormwater storage at the Buncrana Wastewater Treatment Plant and at the Westbrook Pumping Station.
  • Upgrade of the sewer network (c.3km) to increase its capacity.
  • Upgrades to the existing pumping stations at Westbrook, Derry Rd, Ludden, Earlsfort and The Pier.
  • Decommission 2 existing storm overflows.
  • As part of this project it is planned that works will take place in the following locations including: Marian Park, Cahir O ‘Doherty Avenue, Aileach Road, Railway Road, Cockhill Road and Castle Avenue.

Ballybofey-Stranorlar Sewerage Scheme

  • Replace the existing pumping station at Navenny.
  • Upgrades to the existing St Joseph’s Pumping Station and Glenfinn Rd Pumping Station.
  • Upgrade of the sewer network (c.2km) to increase its capacity.
  • Decommission 2 existing storm overflows.
  • As part of this project it is planned that works will take place in the following locations including: Chapel Lane, Stranorlar Main Street, Navenny Road, Chestnut Road, St Joseph’s Pumping Station.

Works in Ballybofey - Stranorlar:

DatesPlanned Completion DatePlanned worksTraffic management
05 March 2023 August 2024 Mobilisation of Site Offices & Compound 

 

No Traffic Management Location: Navenny, Ballybofey 
 

20 March 2023
 
August 2024

 
Mobilisation of Site at Navenny Pumping Station


 

No Traffic Management Location: Navenny, Ballybofey
 

20 March 2023
 
August 2024
 
Mobilisation of Site at St Joseph’s Pumping Station
 
No Traffic Management Location: Millbrae Road Ballybofey

 

24 July 2023

August 2024 Pipelaying and associated works – St Jospeh’s Pumping Station 
 
No Traffic Management Location: St Joseph's Pumping Station (Beside St Marys NS)

 
14 August 2023 December 2023
 
Pipelaying and associated works – Chapel Street to Meetinghouse Street
 
Footpath Closure/Lane Closure
Location: Chapel Street to Meetinghouse Street – behind properties
 
28 August 2023 December 2023
 
Pipelaying Works and associated works on Chestnut Road & Naveny Street
 
Single Lane Closure.
Location: Navenny Street & Chestnut Road
 

Works in Buncrana:

DatesPlanned Completion DatePlanned WorksTraffic Management
27 March 2023
 
 
August 2024
 
Mobilisation of Site Offices & Compound

 
No Traffic Management Location: Ferris Lane, Buncrana


 
03 April 2023 August 2024
 
Mobilisation of Site at Westbrook Pumping Station – Pipelaying and Shaft Construction Works

 
No Traffic Management Location: Westbrook PS – Entrance of Westbrook Road
 
14 August 2023 July 2024

 
Micro-Tunnelling and Pipelaying Works

 
Single Lane Closure, Location: Cockhill Road, Buncrana

 
21 August 20231 July 2024
 
Pipelaying Works and associated Works

 
Single Lane Closure, Location: Aileach Road to Cahir O’Doherty Avenue – 2 Way Traffic Operating on Weekends
 
11 October 2023 11 October Water supply interruption for watermain diversion No.1 Cockhill Road, Buncrana & surrounding areas
 
Single Lane Closure, Location: Cockhill Road, Tullyarvan, Ballymacarry, Ardarava, Cleenagh, Upper and Lower Ballymagan and Clonblosk