Design and planning works are progressing on the proposed wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the Donegal towns of Rathmullan, Milford and Ramelton.

The towns currently have no or substandard wastewater treatment and are discharging untreated or partially treated wastewater into the environment.

Irish Water's project will ensure that there is an adequate treatment of wastewater, for now and into the future, as well as protecting human health and safeguarding the environment.

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It is expected that planning, design and construction will take approximately three to four years and will be undertaken between 2018 and 2021.

Third party surveys and landowner engagement have commenced.

A public information event will take place on the plans once sufficient data is gathered from surveys and an optimum solution is confirmed.

Colm Boyd, Irish Water, said: "This project is extremely important, for Rathmullen, Milford and Ramelton. The practice of discharging untreated waste water is unacceptable and we are working to rectify the problem. We understand the concerns of the local community and have given a commitment to meet with all interested parties when all of the necessary information has been prepared. Irish Water has begun engagement with local stakeholders and will continue to keep stakeholders informed as the project progresses."

The planning application will be submitted to the Local Authority in 2019.

(CM/MH)