Castletroy Wastewater Treatment Plant

Wastewater Project

Castletroy Wastewater Treatment Plant

Uisce Éireann were recently granted planning permission to progress the Castletroy Wastewater Treatment Plant

Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Limerick City and County Council, is progressing plans to upgrade the Castletroy Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to support existing and future population and economic growth.

Castletroy WWTP has been providing wastewater treatment to the area since the early 1990's. It serves the East Limerick suburbs of Castletroy, Annacotty, Mountshannon and Castleconnell, as well as the University of Limerick and other local industry. The plant is currently operating at the upper limits of its capacity and Uisce Éireann has identified that an upgrade is required. The upgrade will increase the current plant's capacity by over 70% and provide stormwater storage for heavy rain events. These works will ensure wastewater is treated appropriately now and into the future, supporting economic and population growth in East Limerick.

Location
Limerick
Status
Planned
Investment
N/A
Castletroy Wastewater Treatment Plant

What is involved as part of the project?

The upgrade at Castletroy WWTP will involve:

  • Construction of a new stormwater storage tank
  • Installation of new primary treatment filters and lifting pump
  • Upgrade of the existing secondary treatment tanks to provide additional capacity
  • Construction of a new primary sludge holding tank
  • Upgrade of the plant's sludge treatment facilities

What are the benefits of this project?

When complete, this project will:

  • Modernise and improve the performance of the existing wastewater treatment plant
  • Improve the health and integrity of the environment
  • Protect the water quality in Lower River Shannon and conservation habitats
  • Provide sufficient capacity to facilitate future population and industrial growth
  • Protect recreational waters for fishing and boating activities
  • Ensure compliance with Irish and EU legislation now and into the future

What are the next steps?

With planning permission recently granted by Limerick City and County Council, works will commence shortly.

Uisce Éireann will endeavour to keep all stakeholders informed as the project progresses.

For more information, news and updates please visit www.water.ie/castletroywwtp.

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