Dundonald Water Scheme Improvements Welcomed

A Co Down resident has become the first person to benefit from NI Water's £10m infrastructural investment.

Belle Savage, from Gransha Road, often experienced flooding in her garden due to blockages in the communal septic tank.

Now, following extensive upgrade work and her house becoming connected to the main sewerage system

Martin Gillen, NI Water's project manager for the scheme, said: "Despite NI Water clearing the tank on many occasions the system unfortunately kept becoming blocked. We were delighted to be able to resolve the problem with funding made available through the Rural Wastewater Investment Programme."


Works have been carried out at minor wastewater facilities across Northern Ireland.

The £10m investment programme includes the refurbishment of numerous small wastewater treatment systems that serve a population of less than 300.

Over 40 projects are currently underway; raising the standard of discharge that will bring about environmental benefits in hamlets and villages throughout Northern Ireland.

(PR/BMcc)