A new £1.25m wastewater treatment works, situated in Lower Ballinderry, has been officially launched by Northern Ireland Water.

NI Water Project Manager, David Knight said the new works will provide an enhanced quality of service for customers in the wider Lisburn area.

"We were keen to develop a site that would improve wastewater facilities, improve river water quality and meet environmental compliance standards," he said.

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Lisburn Mayor Allan Ewart said it is encouraging to see the investment NI Water has put into the local system in the Lower Ballinderry area.

"This new works will accommodate new development in the area and serve the local population well into the 21st century."

NI Water worked with local companies to successfully implement the project.

Partnerships were struck with Maghera-based BSG Ltd, Mallusk company, Williams Industrial Services, and Doran Consulting, which is situated in Belfast.

(PR/KMcA)