Northern Ireland Water has completed an £8 million upgrade at a wastewater treatment works in Magherafelt, Co. Londonderry.
The facility was designed to meet the latest Environment Agency and European standards for wastewater treatment and is expected to impact positively in the quality of water in the Moyola River.
Trevor Haslett, Chief Executive of NI Water said:
“The new upgraded wastewater treatment works (WwTW) will provide an enhanced quality of service for our customers in the wider Magherafelt area. We were keen to develop a site that would improve wastewater facilities, improve river water quality in the Moyola River and meet environmental compliance standards.
“The improvements made at the upgraded site will also accommodate new development and future demand in the area.”
Haslett added that NI Water is currently investing £3 million per week to improve water and wastewater services throughout Northern Ireland.
Welcoming the project’s completion, Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy said:
“This project represents a major investment for Magherafelt and the surrounding area. It will bring significant benefits to the local environment, whilst meeting the needs of the growing population in the area.”
NI Water worked with several companies to complete the Magherafelt WwTW. Maghera-based BSG Ltd, Mallusk Company, Williams Industrial Services and Belfast-based McAdam Design were all involved in the upgrade.
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