NI Water has begun a £4 million water infrastructure improvement scheme serving Loughmacrory, near Omagh, and surrounding areas.

The programme is scheduled to continue until August 2026. Works include building a new pumping station at Loughmacrory Water Treatment Works and installing a new pumping main to Loughmacrory Hill Service Reservoir. The project also includes replacing a pumping station and 2km of essential water pumping main.

Construction involves pipe-laying across agricultural land, with two minor crossings on Ballybrack and Coolaharan Road. Major installation of the pumping main is under way, and most of the work is expected to be completed by summer 2026.

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Mark Richardson, NI Water Senior Project Manager, said: "I am delighted to announce that this major £4m Water Upgrade scheme is underway at the existing Loughmacrory Water Treatment Plant. This project involves improving the essential water supply system for Loughmacrory and the surrounding areas of County Tyrone, which will ensure the ongoing provision of high-quality water to our customers in the area.

"Once complete, this work will be particularly important to ensure security of supply during emergency situations such as bursts/interruptions to supply.

"Finally, NI Water and our contractor GRAHAM would like to thank the public for their cooperation as this essential improvement scheme progresses. The work will help deliver a more resilient, improved water supply network and help safeguard the local water supply for many years to come."

GRAHAM Construction is the main contractor, with RPS TetraTech providing technical and project management support.