EPA concerned over ‘repeated delays’ to building of new Grange sewerage plant
The Environmental Protection Agency is concerned with what it describes as ‘repeated delays’ in starting construction on a much-needed new sewerage plant in Grange in North Sligo. A contract for the design, building and operation of the plant, as well as plants in Tubbercurry, Strandhill and Ballinafad, is not now…
Progress made on Donegal sewerage schemes
Irish Water says work is progressing on a major new sewerage scheme in Donegal. In a statement to Ocean FM New this week, the utility has also apologised to some residents who are being inconvienced by the work. The Donegal Group B project includes the development of new sewerage schemes…
Planning sought for 3 sewage plants in Sligo
Sligo County Council has received planning applications from Irish Water which would see three wastewater treatment plants in the county upgraded. The utility wants to undertake works at plants in Ballymote, Collooney and Ballinacarrow. Sewage treatment is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater usually coming from households. Plans…
Tubbercurry and Killybegs sewerage schemes among 38 over which EU is suing Ireland
Water treatment schemes in Sligo and Donegal are among 38 that are failing to meet EU standards and are now part of a court case being taken by the European Commission. The schemes include Tubbercurry in Sligo and Killybegs in Donegal. The EU says the necessary steps aren’t being taken…
Work to start next year on sewerage schemes in Donegal and Sligo
Work is to start on the upgrade to water and sewerage schemes in Donegal and Sligo early next year. Irish Water has confirmed that contracts have been signed to start work on an upgrade to the Owenteskna public water supply serving south west Donegal. While a bundle to upgrade the…