Construction work has started to develop a new wastewater treatment plant in Co Cork

The Irish Water plant is part of the €91m Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage scheme at Shanbally.

The project will end the practice of untreated sewage being discharged directly into the harbour from Cobh, Carrigaline (including Crosshaven), Passage West/Monkstown (including Glenbrook) and Ringaskiddy (including Shanbally and Coolmore).

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Jerry Grant, Head of Asset Management at Irish Water, said: "Irish Water's priority is to develop infrastructure capable of providing quality wastewater services across the country.

"The development of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant will improve the service for local communities around the Lower Harbour and it will also bring health and environmental benefits to the growing local population as well as improved water quality for all who enjoy the wonderful natural resource."

(CD/JP)