Work has commenced on a €7 million upgrade to the Glenamaddy sewerage scheme in County Galway.

This project forms part of Irish Water's work with Galway County Council to safeguard the wastewater infrastructure throughout the region.

Ward and Burke will deliver the Glenamaddy works, which involve the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant at Mountkelly, a new pumping station on the Creggs Road, the upgrade/rehabilitation of 700m of existing sewers and the construction of 1,700m of new rising main and outfall sewers.

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Colm Boyd, Irish Water, added: "Irish Water faces a serious challenge with the size and scale of issues with the wastewater across the country. A sewer network and treatment plant that is fit for purpose is essential in order to support business and social development in Glenamaddy, and these works will facilitate ongoing growth. These works will have a lasting benefit for local residents, business owners, and the environment."

The works are scheduled for completion by 2020.

(CM/JG)