Fermanagh contractor Deane Public Works and Newry and Enniskillen-based Jacopa – part of the DLJ Water consortia – have begun construction work on a new wastewater treatment worksin Clogher that will deliver both economic and environmental benefits in the area.
Technical support and project management will be provided by Tetra Tech – RPS on the newNI Water facility which will almost double the design of the existing treatment plant and pave the way for new development in the village.
Speaking about the upgrade, NI Water’s Director of Infrastructure Delivery, TzvetelinaBogoina, said: “This £7m investment by NI Water will see the construction of a modern new treatment solution on an area of land beside the existing Clogher plant, which will remain fully operational. The new facility has been carefully designed to augment the functions of the original WwTW and provide additional capacity for around 800 people.
“As well as supporting new development in Clogher, the new treatment works will also deliver important environmental benefits through a higher quality discharge to the River Blackwater.
Work on the new Clogher wastewater treatment facility will take around 18 months to complete overall.
Speaking about the construction work, Michael Donnelly, NI Water Senior Project Manager said: “The early part of the contract will involve excavations for new tanks anddelivery of materials such as concrete, stone and other equipment. The major construction elements will decrease over time and in the latter stages of the project, a programme of mechanical and electrical work will be undertaken at the site.
“When complete in autumn 2026, the new Clogher WwTW will boast state-of-the-art equipment to support a growing neighbourhood and flourishing environment. NI Water is grateful to landownersand other stakeholders for their helpin getting this important project underway and thank our site neighbours for their patience as we work to deliver this improved asset for the local community.”
