Clare County Council has signed a contract worth €1.02M with Glan Agua Ltd., of Creagh Road, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway as part of the overall Shannon Sewerage Scheme project.

The contract relates to the upgrade of four Pump Stations and will contribute to the safe and reliable operation of the sewerage scheme itself. The pumping stations were constructed pre-1970 and are now outdated in terms of Mechanical and Electrical equipment, pumping capacity and operating environment.

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The Shannon Town Sewerage Scheme was designed on behalf of Clare County Council by Nicholas O’Dwyer Consulting Engineers, Dublin. The newly signed contract was tendered under the new Public Works Contracts, and is programmed for completion in nine months.

Speaking at the contract signing Mayor of Clare, Councillor Joe Arkins: "I warmly welcome the progress being made in relation to progressing these important works. Given the current difficult economic climate, the Council is delighted to be in a position to announcing this positive development and by doing so provide a much needed boost to economic growth and development in the region."

Mayor of Shannon Councillor Greg Duff added: "We have been waiting with anticipation for this contract to be signed, in particular given the need to replace parts of a system that has been in place for many years and is in need of upgrading."

(CD)