Uisce Éireann planning upgrade of Castlebellingham Wastewater Treatment Plant

Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, has plans underway to upgrade the Castlebellingham Wastewater Treatment Plant at Kilsaran.

The water utility has applied to Louth County Council for planning permission for the upgrade of the plant, for works comprising the construction of a new inlet works complete with an automatic screen, storm overflow chamber, grit removal system and associated access stairs, gantry and platforms.

It is also seeking permission for the construction of a new storm water holding tank complete with internal cleaning system, internal storm return pumps, access stairs and platform; construction of new final effluent wash water pumping station; and all ancillary site works.

A decision is due on the application by 14 May, with submissions due by 23 April.