NI Water has completed work on a £300,000 sewerage improvement scheme in the North Down area.

The water service said the scheme will increase the efficiency of the sewerage infrastructure and reduce the risk of blockages, out of sewer flooding and pollution in the area.

The project which was undertaken by NI Water in partnership with Williams Industrial Service involved the construction of six new upgraded pumping stations in the Bangor, Millisle, Donaghadee and Carrowdore areas.

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Martin Gillen, Project Manager NI Water said: "We are pleased to announce the completion of this programme of essential improvements to the sewerage infrastructure in the area.

"Blockages can have a dramatic impact on individual customers, the environment and the community. This work will reduce the likelihood of these problems and will facilitate future development in the area."

The work in North Down and Ards is one of many projects being undertaken by NI Water, which will be investing £1m per working day over the next three years in water and wastewater services.

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