Ballyronan to benefit from new £5m Wastewater Treatment Works
27 November 2024 11:12
Hats off to the completion of Ballyronan Wastewater Treatment Works. Front Row (L-R) Kevin Kerr, Tzvetelina Bogoina (both NI Water) Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Eugene McConnell, Alice Whittington RPS, Aimee Gault NI Water, and Michael McCartney McAdam Design.
Back Row (L-R) Andrew Milligan, Sean Milligan, Mark Mitchell (all NI Water) Seamus Donaghy Geda Construction, Patrick Cunningham Water Solutions Ireland and NI Water’s Kieran Grant.
NI Water is pleased to announce the completion of a £5m programme of work to provide Ballyronan with a modern new wastewater treatment facility.
The existing treatment works, which was constructed in the 1970s off the Shore Road in Ballyronan, remained in operation throughout the 18-month contract, while the new infrastructure was installed at the same site, ensuring no disruption to customers’ wastewater services during construction.
Tzvetelina Bogoina, NI Water’s Director of Infrastructure Delivery said:
“NI Water is delighted to announce the completion of a significant £5m programme of work, which will directly benefit customers in the Ballyronan area by delivering key economic and environmental benefits.
“These essential improvements will help support local development and help improve water quality in Lough Neagh for many years to come.”
The work included the installation of state-of-the-art, fully enclosed, treatment tanks, along with advanced electrical and mechanical systems to provide a robust wastewater treatment solution.
Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Eugene McConnell added:
“I was delighted to have the opportunity to visit the Ballyronan site recently to view the improvements first hand.
“This is a great investment in the delivery of essential new wastewater infrastructure for the local community and it was great to meet the NI Water team on the ground, as well as local companies involved in the construction of the upgrade: Coalisland-based GEDA Construction and Newry-based Water Solutions Ireland.”
The NI Water Project team would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation throughout this major upgrade.
GEDA Construction was the main contractor for the 18-month contract, while Water Solutions Ireland completed extensive mechanical and electrical installation at the site. RPS Group provided technical support for the project.
The provision of a new treatment works at Ballyronan follows the completion of a similar state-of-the-art facility at nearby Derrychrin - constructed by Lowry Building & Civil Engineering and Jacopa as part of the DLJ (Deane Lowry Jacopa) consortium, also managed by RPS. Both investments are a testament to NI Water’s commitment to delivering effective wastewater services that can support a healthy environment, improve water quality in local water courses and sustain growing communities.
The NI Water Project Team mark the completion of Ballyronan Wastewater Treatment Works.
A nearby Wastewater Treatment Works at Derrychrin was also recently completed.
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