Killybegs Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
Uisce Éireann is progressing works to upgrade the Water Treatment Plant in Killybegs, Co. Donegal.
Uisce Éireann progressing works to upgrade the Killybegs water treatment plant.
The Killybegs Water Supply Scheme serves a population of approximately 4,000 people in the area, including the local fish processing industry. Due to its limited capacity, the water treatment plant faces potential for supply disruptions and lacks sufficient facilities for sludge treatment.
This €12.5 million upgrade will ensure reliable and sustainable drinking water supply for both the residential and industrial sectors in Killybegs and the surrounding area.
EPS Group are carrying out the works on this project on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
Engineers looking through project plans
What is involved as part of this project?
This project involves the following works:
- Upgrade existing water treatment plant at the Killybegs site;
- Provide sludge treatment facilities;
- Provision of upgrade existing chemical systems;
- Disinfection systems.
What are the benefits of this project?
- Provide a safer and more reliable water supply for over 4,000 people;
- Enhance local amenities and provide a platform for social and economic development, including the local fishing industry;
- New infrastructure to accommodate future population growth.
What are the next steps?
Uisce Éireann will endeavour to keep all stakeholders informed as we progress this essential water supply project.
