NI Water invests £7M in Magherafelt

Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) is pleased to announce a £7 million investment in the Magherafelt area as construction gets underway on a new state-of-the-art Wastewater Treatment Works.

The new upgraded facility will be constructed on the existing site on the Killyneese Road in Magherafelt, and will improve wastewater facilities for the local population. An improved level of service will also accommodate future development in the area.

Trevor Haslett, NI Water’s Director of Engineering Procurement said:

“The new Wastewater Treatment Works 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 and meet environmental compliance standards. The Treatment Works will accommodate new development in the area and serve the local population well into the 21st century.”

The project is an excellent example of NI Water working with local companies. Magherafelt WwTW will be completed in partnership with Maghera-based BSG Ltd, Belfast-based McAdam Design and Mallusk company, Williams Industrial Services. The project is scheduled to be completed by early 2011.