Lagan Construction has been selected to carry out work to provide a secure supply of water to residents living in Greencastle, Co Donegal.

Irish Water is investing €5.8 million in the Inishowen Regional Water Supply Scheme, which will enable the decommissioning of the Greencastle Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

Working in partnership with Donegal County Council, works are expected to commence in April with an estimated completion date set for December 2018.

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The Greencastle supply is currently supplied from the Greencastle WTP and the East Inishowen (Redcastle) WTP. The project will address the current water quality issues in the Greencastle supply by transferring water from the Pollan Dam WTP to East Inishowen, while allowing the decommissioning of the Greencastle WTP.

Laurence Nash, Irish Water's Operations and Maintenance Lead for Water in Donegal, said: "Irish Water is acutely aware of the issue with THMs in the Greencastle water supply and is delighted to be progressing with this project which will eliminate the risk posed on the supply."

The project team will notify the local community in advance of planned works in their areas and provide contact details should they have any queries. The team will also liaise closely with businesses and residents to minimise any potential disruption and with An Garda Síochána to manage traffic while the works are underway.

(CD/LM)