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.
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:
Dates | Planned Completion Date | Planned works | Traffic management |
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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:
Dates | Planned Completion Date | Planned Works | Traffic Management |
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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 |