Dawson MAM and MPS have completed work on a £1.2 million improvement project at Bridge Street Wastewater Pumping Station, located off O'Nolan Park in Strabane.

A modern new pumping station was constructed to replace the 40 year old existing station. Other works included the construction of new tanks below ground and the demolition of an old concrete building on site. It was replaced with a smaller structure.

The new pumping station is equipped with new pumps, a new control panel and will have additional storage capacity to help reduce the risk of flooding and cater for future development in the local area. The scheme will also improve the water quality in the local River Mourne.

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Catherine Watkins, NI Water's Project Manager for the scheme, said: "NI Water is delighted to have completed this important scheme for the Strabane area, which will modernise the sewerage infrastructure for our customers. The new Pumping Station will also reduce the risk of flooding incidents."

Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council, Councillor John Boyle added: "The council welcome the completion of this major investment to upgrade the existing Bridge Street Wastewater Pumping Station, which will improve services for customers, as well as accommodating future growth and development in the area."

(CM)