Four Wastewater Treatment Plants Open In Sligo
A special event has been held to mark the official opening of four wastewater treatment plants in Co Sligo. Approximately €16 million was invested in the Grange, Strandhill, Tubbercurry and Ballinafad Wastewater Treatment Plants to ensure treated wastewater is now fully compliant with EU Urban Wastewater Directives before being safely discharged back into the natural environment. Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Paul Taylor was joined by representatives from Irish Water and more to mark the opening. Speaking at the official opening Councillor Taylor said: "I'm delighted to be here to witness the successful completion and official opening of Grange, Strandhill, Tubbercurry and Ballinafad Wastewater Treatment Plants. The completion of these essential projects is vital to ensure we can provide a platform for future growth in these communities. They will also make a huge difference to the water quality of nearby coastal areas including Rosses Point and at Streedagh Beach and the water quality in Tubbercurry Stream, River Moy and in Lough Arrow." The new and upgraded treatment plants will bring huge benefits to the local communities in terms of protection of the environment; improved water quality for all water sport enthusiasts; swimmers, surfers, kayakers as well as marine life. The works in Strandhill included the construction of a new inlet works, storm water holding tank, secondary biological treatment, settlement tanks, a control building, sludge thickening facility as well as an upgrade to the existing Caravan Park Pumping Station. The capacity of the upgraded wastewater treatment plant in Strandhill has more than doubled and can now serve a population equivalent of 3,700.
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