Uisce Éireann yesterday (Friday) marked the commencement of works on a major upgrade to drinking water infrastructure in the Dungarvan area.

A brand-new water treatment plant at Ballinamuck, representing an investment of €29.5 million, is aimed at delivering a safe, robust, and resilient drinking water supply for homes and businesses across Dungarvan and the surrounding areas.

The project team explained how the existing water treatment plant in Ballinamuck, which was originally built in the 1960’s will be reimagined – delivering state of the art infrastructure and cutting-edge technology that will deliver a more reliable water supply for the area.

Pictured from left are Sean Laffey, Director of Asset Management and Sustainability Uisce Éireann, Mary Butler TD , Minister of State at the Department of Health, John Cummins TD Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Eamon Gallen, Chief Operations Officer Uisce Éireann. Photograph by Eamon Ward.

The investment is designed to meet the needs of today’s community while unlocking the door to increased water capacity to deliver housing and enable sustainable growth across the region.

Speaking at the sod‑turning event, Conor Williams, Programme Manager with Uisce Éireann, said: “Today marks an important milestone for the people of Dungarvan and the wider area as construction gets underway on this essential project. The new Ballinamuck Water Treatment Plant will deliver a modern, high‑quality, and resilient water supply that will meet the needs of the region now and into the future, while supporting public health, and sustainable growth.”

Minister James Browne T.D., Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, said:  “I am working very closely with Waterford’s own Minister of State John Cummins as well as our Government colleague Minister Mary Butler to ensure that Waterford sees the investment that it needs. This investment is about strengthening day-to-day life for people across Dungarvan and the surrounding communities, protecting public health, improving water quality, and giving families, schools, community facilities and local businesses the confidence of a safe and reliable supply.”

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