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06 Sept 2025
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06 Sept 2025
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Uisce Éireann said the upgrades in Buncrana will result in significant improvements to water quality in Lough Swilly
Work is set to start on an extensive upgrade of the wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana in April.
The works include the provision of stormwater storage at the Buncrana wastewater treatment plant and at the Westbrook pumping station, which is aimed at reducing the risk of sewage overflows during storms.
Approximately 3km of the sewer network in Buncrana will also be upgraded to increase capacity for the future population growth of the town.
The works will also include upgrades to the existing pumping stations at Westbrook, Derry Road, Ludden, Earlsfort and The Pier, as well as the decommissioning of two existing storm overflows.
Work is due to begin on the project in the town at the end of April at Marian Park, Cahir O’Doherty Avenue, Aileach Road, Railway Road, Cockhill Road and Castle Avenue.
Ward & Burke Water Limited will be carrying out the work on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
The work is part of a €31 million investment to upgrade the wastewater infrastructure in Buncrana, Ballybofey and Stranorlar.
Uisce Éireann said the upgrades will result in significant improvements to water quality in Lough Swilly and the River Finn by eliminating stormwater overflows, safeguarding the environment and supporting social and economic development.
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