A series of upgrades to improve the sewer network in Armagh City are set to recommence later this month.

Part of a £1.4 million NI Water scheme, this project will see work delivered in the Killylea Road/Umgola Road of the city. The entire scheme includes the construction of a new Wastewater Pumping Station (WwPS) at Killylea Road, and sewer upgrades in the west of Armagh City.

Contractor BSG Civil Engineering will begin work to divert existing sewers to the new pumping station on Monday 30 September. This will run for four weeks between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

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In order for the work to be undertaken safely, it will be necessary to have a temporary lane closure on the Killylea Road between the junction with Umgola Road and Glenowna Drive for the duration of the works. Two-way traffic will be maintained with temporary traffic signals during this time.

Vehicular access for residents and businesses will be maintained as far as possible but may be subject to delays, pedestrian access will be available at all times. Parking restrictions will be in place around the working area.

When complete, this scheme will provide a new modern reliable pumping station and increase the capacity of the sewerage network in the area, which will significantly reduce the likelihood of out-of-sewer flooding and environmental pollution to the Callan River.

(CM/MH)