Regional Development Minister Michelle McIlveen has welcomed the completion of three major wastewater schemes which NI Water has recently completed in County Londonderry, representing a total investment of £4.8 million.
The minister visited Feeny Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), which was recently upgraded at an investment of approximately £1.5 million. The upgrade will allow for future development in the area, as well as improving the water quality in the local Owenbeg River.
A separate £1.6 million upgrade at Maghera Wastewater Treatment (WwTW) has also taken place at the existing site on the Mullagh Road, serving Maghera and the surrounding areas. The upgrade will also bring environmental improvements, improving the water quality in the Moyola River.
Finally, a £1.7 million upgrade took place at Gortnahey WwTW in Limavady, which serves Gortnahey village and the surrounding areas. The work took place at the existing site on the Gortnahey Road and will greatly improve wastewater services for customers as well as improving the water quality in the local Woodburn River.
Regional Development Minister Michelle McIlveen welcomed the upgrades at all three sites, saying that the infrastructure improvements will ensure continued compliance with foreseeable Northern Ireland Environment Agency and European standards.
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