Irish Water has today announced plans for investment in wastewater infrastructure in the towns of Rathmullan, Milford and Ramelton to end harmful environmental practices.
The company says it is currently progressing the detailed design and planning, through an engineering service provider, of wastewater infrastructure installations for the three towns.
At present, Irish Water reports that the towns of Rathmullan, Milford and Ramelton have no (Ramelton and Rathmullan) or substandard (Milford) wastewater treatment and are discharging untreated or partially treated wastewater into the environment at these three separate locations.
“The practice of discharging untreated wastewater is unacceptable and Irish Water intends to rectify this problem,” a spokesperson said.
It is envisaged that planning, design and construction will take approximately 3 to 4 years and will be undertaken between 2018 and 2021.
Third party surveys and landowner engagement have commenced. Following this, Irish Water will hold a public information event where people can drop in to meet the project team and find out more about the project.
Irish Water said it will continue to engage with the local community over the course of the project’s development through the Local Liaison Officer, local media and elected representatives. It is expected that the planning application will be submitted to the Local Authority in 2019.
Featured image: Ramelton, Co. Donegal by Janet Leonard
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