Irish Water is to submit a planning application to develop a new wastewater treatment plant (WwTP)in Arklow, Co Wicklow.

The firm recently completed a series of investigative surveys along the North and South Quays in Arklow and is expected to submit an application to An Bord Pleanála in 2017.

The work completed to date includes a number of ecological surveys including bats, water birds surveys as well as the identification of invasive species.

Ground penetrating radar and intrusive site investigations have been carried out along the proposed route of interceptor sewers, as well as structural surveys of the existing Wallboard Factory site.

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Irish Water are progressing the architectural and landscape design of the site and will ensure that the design is visually appealing and in-keeping with the requirements of the local community and surrounding landscape.

Irish Water is working in partnership with Wicklow County Council to deliver the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant project.

Michael Tinsley, Infrastructure Portfolio Delivery Manager at Irish Water said: "We are pleased to progress the design phase of the Arklow Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. This project is vital to address the discharging of untreated wastewater into the River Avoca. We have been engaging with the local community at every stage of this project and will continue to keep them updated throughout the process."