NI Water is starting construction work on a new wastewater treatment works (WwTW) in Clogher that will deliver both economic and environmental benefits in the area.
Photo: The NI Water Project team mark the start of work on site at Clogher Wastewater Treatment Works.
The new facility will almost double the design of the existing treatment plant and pave the way for new development in the village.
Speaking about the upgrade, NI Water’s Director of Infrastructure Delivery, Tzvetelina Bogoina, said:
“This £7 million investment by NI Water will see the construction of a modern new treatment solution on an area of land beside the existing Clogher plant, which will remain fully operational. The new facility has been carefully designed to augment the functions of the original WwTW and provide additional capacity for around 800 people.
“As well as supporting new development in Clogher, the new treatment works will also deliver important environmental benefits through a higher quality discharge to the River Blackwater.
“NI Water is committed to delivering effective wastewater services that can support a healthy environment, improve water quality and sustain growing communities throughout Northern Ireland. We are pleased to bring this much-needed investment to the Mid Ulster area and provide Clogher with a modern wastewater facility that will serve the area for many years to come.”
Following an early engagement design process, Fermanagh contractor Deane Public Works and Newry and Enniskillen-based Jacopa – part of the DLJ Water consortia – have been appointed by NI Water to carry out the work at the Station Road site. Technical support and project management will be provided by Tetra Tech - RPS.
Welcoming the arrival of the construction team on site, Chair of Mid Ulster Council, Eugene McConnell added:
“Availability of wastewater facilities to our current and future homes is vital to address issues in demand for housing in our district, and therefore, the Council welcomes this significant investment by NI Water to upgrade the Clogher WwTW that will result in doubling of capacity in the area. Added to the new infrastructure and refurbishments recently completed in other areas in Dungannon, Ballyronan and Derrychrin, it will help to ensure that there is increased capacity available for future social and economic growth in Mid Ulster. The Council will continue to work actively with NI Water to ensure that the needs of our district are met.”
Work on the new Clogher wastewater treatment facility will take around 18 months to complete overall.
Speaking about the construction work, Michael Donnelly, NI Water Senior Project Manager said:
“The early part of the contract will involve excavations for new tanks and delivery of materials such as concrete, stone and other equipment. The major construction elements will decrease over time and in the latter stages of the project, a programme of mechanical and electrical work will be undertaken at the site.
“When complete in autumn 2026, the new Clogher WwTW will boast state-of-the-art equipment to support a growing neighbourhood and flourishing environment.”
Chair of Mid Ulster Council, Eugene McConnell joins (L-R) Mark Mitchell, Tzvetelina Bogoina and Eamon McManus (all NI Water) on site at Clogher.
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