NI Water has announced a major programme of work to upgrade the sewerage infrastructure and substantially reduce the risk of flooding in the Ravenhill area of South Belfast.
The £7 million investment in the essential infrastructure project will involve the upgrade of existing and installation of new sewers. It is being undertaken to reduce the risk of internal and external ‘out of sewer’ flooding and when complete will increase the capacity of the sewerage system in this area of South Belfast.
The project will also provide First Time Storm Water Sewers for six recent residential developments in the area.
The work will commence in September, with initial work commencing on the Ravenhill Road to divert an existing watermain.
David McClean, NI Water Project Manager said:
“This significant programme of work will commence in September and will take approximately 24 months to complete.
“The improvement work will bring real benefits to the local community by upgrading the sewerage infrastructure, some of which dates back to the early 1900’s, and reducing the risk of ‘out of sewer’ flooding.”
NI Water understands that major work of this nature can be disruptive to the local community, and would like to thank the public in advance for their patience and cooperation. We will do everything possible to minimise disruption,
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon added:
“I am delighted to see this major £7 million investment planned for Ravenhill, which will improve the lives of people living in the area, enhance the local environment and help reduce the risk of flooding to people’s homes.
“Continued investment in the water and wastewater services throughout Northern Ireland is essential to improving this critical infrastructure which has become even more vital recently in helping us to ensure the protection of public health. It is also important in supporting economic growth and meeting increasingly challenging European standards.”
The work, which will include the use of underground trenchless construction methods where appropriate, will be undertaken by NI Water’s contractor Geda Construction.
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