Geda Construction has completed a 12-month £2 million project to replace the Ballymagorry Wastewater Pumping Station in County Tyrone.

Working on behalf of NI Water, who announced the news of the completion, works completed by the Coalisland-based company will enhance the local sewerage infrastructure and improve wastewater services for users in Ballymagorry and the surrounding area.

The project, which had management support from RPS, entailed a complete replacement of the existing pumping station within a confined site, adjacent to Victoria Road, Ballymagorry.

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The existing pumping station was housed in a small building with poor access to operate and maintain the pumps. Additional screening and storage were also required to improve the quality of any pumped storm discharge to the Glenmornan River.

The replacement pumping station will now provide additional stormwater storage via a new 9m diameter and 5.6m deep concrete shaft, which includes a screen between the foul and stormwater storage, helping to enhance the environment and protect the water quality in the river.

Paul Hamilton, NI Water's Project Manager said: "We are delighted to announce the completion of the Ballymagorry Wastewater Pumping Station, which will improve the sewerage infrastructure in the area, as well as enhancing the local environment by improving the water quality in the Glenmornan River.

"This investment will future proof wastewater services and protect the local environment for many years to come, as well as improving access to the site, to help NI Water operate and maintain the site well into the future.

"We appreciate the support of the community as we worked to deliver this essential scheme."