Construction work has started on a new €9 million wastewater treatment plant in Co Mayo.

The plant, which is being developed at the site on the Toorglass Road, is being built by Roadbridge and EPS on behalf of Irish Water.

Colm Claffey, Wastewater Programmes Regional Lead at Irish Water said: "The investment of €9 million by Irish Water in this new treatment plant will ensure Belmullet can retain its position as a tourism hub in addition to providing the capacity for future economic development. Belmulllet is currently on the EPA's published list of 44 sites with no wastewater treatment facilities and one of the primary drivers for this project is the protection of Broadhaven Bay and Blacksod Bay, both Special Areas of Conservation and designated Shellfish Waters."

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Chamber of Commerce President Damien Langan said: "Erris Chamber welcomes the commencement of works on the Belmullet sewerage treatment plant. This long awaited plant will have an extremely positive effect on the town both for tourism and local business. This scheme will go a long way in cleaning up the waters making it safer for the host of water based activities that is on offer in the Erris region. This project has always been high on the list of priorities for Erris Chamber and we look forward to its speedy completion."

(CD/MH)