UISCE Éireann have confirmed that the Castletroy Wastewater Treatment Plant will soon be getting a much-needed upgrade following the granting of planning permission.
The utility, working in partnership with Limerick City and County Council, have secured planning permission for an “extensive” upgrade of the existing water treatment plant.
The upgrade will increase the plant’s capacity by up to 70 per cent, as well as providing stormwater storage for heavy rain events.
The plant is currently operating at the upper limits of its capacity, and Uisce Éireann have prioritised the upgrade, which serves the areas of Castletroy, Annacotty, Mountshannon, and Castleconnell, as well as the University of Limerick and other local industry.
Uisce Éireann Programme Manager Seamus Glynn says he is looking forward to the vital project progressing.
“We are delighted to have secured planning for this very important project for businesses and communities in East Limerick. These works will ensure wastewater is treated appropriately now and into the future, supporting economic and population growth in these suburbs of Limerick,” he said.
“Among the host of benefits of this project is modernising and improving the performance of the existing plant, protecting the water quality in the Lower River Shannon and conservation habitats, protecting recreational waters for fishing and boating activities. Crucially, this upgrade will improve the health and integrity of the environment and ensure compliance with Irish and EU legislation now and into the future.”
A tender process will be outlined this year, with Uisce Éireann saying that it will continue to work with local communities and will issue further updates as the project progresses.
