Irish Water has unveiled plans for a series of major upgrades in the County Kerry town of Castlemaine.

The utility is planning to build a new wastewater plant in the town, as well as carry out a number of upgrades to the sewer network.

Works will include the development of a new pumping station with storm water storage, the replacement of over 600m of sewer pipe, construction of a new inlet pumping station and storm water storage at the outfall to the River Maine.

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This new wastewater treatment plant and network will treat wastewater to a significantly higher standard which is crucial in order to ensure that Castlemaine complies with the requirements of both the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations and the EPA wastewater discharge authorisation.

These works will also ensure River Maine is protected, and allow for additional capacity and growth in the area assisting future social and economic development.

Glad Agua will deliver this project on behalf of Irish Water.

Speaking about the project, Irish Water Regional Lead, Anthony Kavanagh said: "This is a hugely important investment for the Castlemaine community and illustrates Irish Water's commitment to tackling the size and scale of the wastewater challenges around the country by upgrading wastewater facilities in both urban and rural locations."

(CM/MH)