Buncrana & Ballybofey-Stranorlar Sewerage Schemes

Uisce Éireann continues works in upgrading the Sewerage Scheme Network in Buncrana & Ballybofey- Stranorlar, Co. Donegal. 

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.

These works will ensure the treatment of wastewater is fully compliant with EU Urban 
Wastewater Treatment Directives and Wastewater Discharge License Emission Limit Values 
and will eliminate all non-compliant combined sewer overflows within the area.

Ward and Burke Water Limited are carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann. The 
works commenced in March 2023 and will be completed by the end of 2025. 

The project team can be contacted using the details below:
Paul Devaney (Community Liaison Officer)
E-mail: bbs@wardandburke.com
Phone: +353 86 085 9101 

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.

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 complete