Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council have turned the sod on a €50m investment in wastewater infrastructure for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan.
This new sewerage scheme will finally bring to an end the decades-long practice of discharging raw or poorly treated sewage into Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn.
The ceremony to mark the commencement of the works was led by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Councillor Liam Blaney. Also in attendance were representatives from Uisce Éireann and Donegal County Council, as well as representatives from the business community.
“This is the largest single project Uisce Eireann has undertaken in Donegal to date and is critically important for the environment and to support social and economic development in this part of the county,” said Michael Tinsley, Senior Portfolio Manager with Uisce Éireann.
Murphy Ireland will be delivering the work on behalf of Uisce Éireann and are expected to be completed in 2025.
Uisce Éireann breaks ground on landmark project to end decades-long sewage discharges in North Donegal