Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, has announced that works will soon commence on a €13.5 million upgrade of the Castlemartyr Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Once operational, the modernised wastewater treatment plant will improve the quality of the water discharged in the River Kiltha, ensuring compliance with national and EU environmental regulations, and will also support the long-term sustainable growth and development of Castlemartyr.
Speaking about the project, Uisce Éireann’s Infrastructure Delivery Programme Manager, Esther White said:
“This investment is yet another example of Uisce Éireann’s commitment to the delivery of critical infrastructure to support local communities across Cork to thrive - accommodating future growth whilst protecting the environment. Ending raw sewage discharges and improving wastewater treatment for communities across the country are priorities for Uisce Éireann. We are making huge strides in addressing these issues and we are now seeing real and tangible benefits from the unprecedented level of investment in this essential infrastructure.”
The works will be carried out by EPS and will take over two years to complete.
The project will involve upgrading the existing plant and its associated structures to serve a population equivalent of 3,200. This involves the construction of new inlet works, storm tank, secondary and tertiary treatment, as well as connecting the existing outfall pipe to safely discharge treated wastewater into the River Kiltha.
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