New Cavan wastewater services plant opened

Irish Water yesterday (Monday, January 30) marked the official opening of the Cavan Wastewater Treatment Plant following a €14.5 million upgrade to the plant by the national utility.

Coupled with the €9.5 million upgrade to the Cavan sewerage network, it brings to €24m the total spend by the semi-State utility provider in developing a state of the art wastewater collection and treatment system for local residents and businesses.

The official opening was performed by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys, TD.

The works included the upgrading of the existing treatment plant which was built to cater for a population equivalent of 20,000 to now cater for a population equivalent of 30,000. There were also upgrades carried out to the pumping stations and storm water tanks. The sewerage network project involved the construction of 13 kilometres of new wastewater collection network. A storm water retention tank was also constructed in the centre of Cavan town.

Glan Agua Ltd were the contractors for the design and construction of the wastewater treatment plant while P&S Civil Works oversaw the upgrading and extension of the wastewater collection network.

Speaking at the official opening, Minister Humphreys said: “This new enhanced facility in Cavan town will ensure homeowners and businesspeople in the town and beyond have access to a high quality water supply. This sort of investment is very important in terms of attracting new businesses and increasing employment in the town, and of course it will also support future growth in population in the area. It is very important that we continue to invest in our water infrastructure so we can ensure local people get the best possible service.”

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