Multi million euro project for Killeens
Work will begin soon on €7.3 million project to upgrade the local wastewater infrastructure in Killeens, it was announced this week.
The first stage of the project will involve the construction of a new 1,100 metre long rising main to the high point of the pipeline and 1,793 metre gravity sewers main to the connection manhole.
These works will be commencing in the coming weeks. Signage and traffic management will be in place during this time to carry out the works safely and efficiently in the form of stop/go systems. Works will be carried out intermittently between Gleann Iris and the North Point Business Park to minimise disruption to the local community. Local and Emergency access will be maintained throughout these works.
The project is being delivered as part of Uisce Éireann’s Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme. This project will improve the capacity of the existing sewers, improve performance and reduce the risk of sewer flooding in the area in compliance with Irish and EU legislation.
Portfolio Manager, David Shalloo, said: “Enabling Ireland’s growth and development is one of Uisce Éireann’s key priorities, so delivering this vital infrastructure project is great news. By increasing the capacity of the wastewater treatment plant we are ensuring that the town of Killeens, can continue to thrive and expand sustainably and we are proud to grow alongside it.”
This project will also consist of the construction of a new pumping station to convey the current and future raw wastewater flows to the Cork city sewer network. Construction of a new storm holding tank and associated equipment. Decommissioning and demolition of redundant existing process unit on the existing wastewater treatment plant will also be completed.
Rehabilitation of the site following the demolition will take into consideration the replenishing of biodiversity and will implement renewable energy by installing solar PV. Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is carrying out these works on behalf of Uisce Éireann, and works are due to be completed in 2027.