Glanua has broken ground on behalf of Uisce Éireann on a €6.5 million project to upgrade the Macroom Water Treatment Plant in County Cork.

Uisce Éireann has set its sights on Macroom in recent years due to its need for improved infrastructure, especially with its Water Treatment Plant supplying over 4,000 people across the county.

The Macroom Regional Water Supply is currently on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Remedial Action List (RAL), which identifies water supplies that need improvement. This investment, which are due to be completed by summer 2026, will address those issues.

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Uisce Éireann's Programme Manager, John Hickey celebrated the ground-breaking news, stating: "We are delighted to say these much-needed works have now begun. This upgrade is going to provide long-term benefits to the community, supporting its growth and development. Significant investment of nearly €30 million has been directed towards Uisce Éireann's infrastructure in Macroom recently, we are excited to see the local community thrive in years to come due to this funding."

As well as the upgrade at Macroom Water Treatment Plant, a €21 million upgrade is also underway at Macroom Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is already 50% complete. Throughout this year, Macroom residents will begin benefitting from the upgrade as part of the new wastewater treatment plant will come into operation, improving the quality of treated water discharged into River Sullane.

This year, the old wastewater treatment plant will be decommissioned, allowing the new infrastructure to become fully operational in 2026.