NI Water is getting work underway on a major £4 million upgrade scheme for water infrastructure improvements which will benefit customers throughout Loughmacrory (outside Omagh) and the surrounding area.
The scheme involves the construction of a new pumping station at Loughmacrory Water Treatment Works and a new pumping main to Loughmacrory Hill Service Reservoir. A new pumping station and 2km of essential water pumping main has also been replaced as part of the project.
The upgrade will improve the security of the water supply and ensure the robustness and resilience of the water supply network.
The work will involve pipelaying in agricultural lands with two minor crossings on the Ballybrack and Coolaharan Road in Loughmacrory. Major work to install the pumping main is underway and it is expected that the majority of the work will be completed in Summer 2026.
Mark Richardson, NI Water Senior Project Manager said:
“I am delighted to announce that this major £4m Water Upgrade scheme is underway at the existing Loughmacrory Water Treatment Plant. This project involves improving the essential water supply system for Loughmacrory and the surrounding areas of County Tyrone, which will ensure the ongoing provision of high-quality water to our customers in the area.
“Once complete, this work will be particularly important to ensure security of supply during emergency situations such as bursts/interruptions to supply.”
GRAHAM Construction is the main contractor for the project, with RPS TetraTech providing technical and project management support.Work on the major improvement scheme will continue until August 2026.
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