Letterkenny Water Supply Zone
Uisce Éireann is advancing the planning submission for the Letterkenny and Inishowen Water Supply Upgrade.
The project which will benefit over 29,000 people, will ensure a reliable and sustainable water supply for Inishowen, Letterkenny, and surrounding areas, as well as allowing for future growth and development.
Why is this project needed?
The proposed Letterkenny and Inishowen Water Supply Upgrade will address deficiencies in the existing water supply network and provide treatment capacity at Illies Water Treatment Plant (WTP). This project will implement strategic storage and network upgrades, including the construction of two new reservoirs and a new pumping station, to support the economic and social development of Inishowen, Letterkenny, and its surrounding areas.
The main issues with the network are:
- Insufficient capacity of the pipelines and storage within the water network around Inishowen, Letterkenny, and surrounding areas
What is involved in this project?
This major investment to upgrade the Water Supply in Inishowen and Letterkenny will involve:
- Upgrade and expansion of the treatment facilities at Illies WTP
- Construction of new reservoirs at Burt, and Knocknamona
- Installation of key trunk water main
- New Pumping Station at Carnamuggagh
What are the benefits of this project?
Once complete, this project will:
- Enhance the security and resilience of water supply for homes and businesses in the Inishowen and Letterkenny areas.
- Improve the quality and reliability of the water supply area in Inishowen, Letterkenny and surrounding areas
Will customers be affected by the works?
Areas of work will be limited to short sections to minimise impact on customers. To deliver the works safely and efficiently, traffic management will be required. Local and emergency traffic will always be maintained.
We understand that this type of work can be inconvenient and works crews will make every effort to minimise any disruption these necessary works cause.
What are the next steps?
The next steps are planning submission and advancing the design works.
Uisce Éireann will endeavour to keep all stakeholders informed as we progress this essential water supply project.
