A new wastewater treatment plant has been completed in Co Cork, serving the people of Ballyvourney and Ballymakeera while also ensuring an end to the discharge of poorly treated waste.

This facility was delivered due to the area's previously outdated wastewater infrastructure, with the new plant set to improve the water quality in the receiving waters.

Irish Water carried out the project in partnership with Cork County Council, bringing benefits to both communities by ensuring that there is adequate treatment of wastewater, for now, and into the future, as well as protecting public health and safeguarding the environment. The project also ensures compliance with the European regulatory standards.

Irish Water is investing €27 million in mid-West Cork area, part of which was used to carry out this project. The project upgraded several aspects of wastewater treatment and enhances local amenities. The new infrastructure is sized to accommodate future population growth of both villages and the surrounding areas and will act as a platform for social and economic development.

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Infrastructure Delivery Lead, Seamus Glynn said: "We are delighted to announce the successful completion of this project which brings many benefits to the people of Baile Bhuirne and Baile Mhic Íre from an environmental, social and economic point of view.

"The project will enhance the water quality by ending the discharge of poorly treated waste in the area. The new wastewater treatment plant will also accommodate housing and other potential developments in the surrounding areas for years to come.  

"The completion of this project reflects Irish Water's commitment to the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure to support local communities. It is also another milestone in our €27 million investment into upgrading wastewater treatment in the Cork Mid-West area.

"We would like to thank the local residents and businesses for their support and co-operation as we carried out this project."

The project, which was delivered by EPS on behalf of Irish Water, involved the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant, construction of an outfall pipe, upgrade works to the existing pumping station, a new rising main and decommissioning and demolition of the existing septic tank.