Works to address waste water issues in south Mayo town commence

UISCE Éireann have commenced works at the Mayfield pumping station in Claremorris, with plans to carry out further significant treatment plant works too.

Welcoming the news, Councillor Tom Connolly said: “The issue of the wastewater operations in Claremorris has been a huge matter of concern to us all in the locality for some time. I have been consistently raising this matter with the council. I am pleased to learn that these representations have been taken on board and that works have commenced.”

He explained: ““I have been advised that improvement works are currently underway to ensure compliance with current storm water overflow guidelines. This involves improvement works on sections of the pipe network through an Infiltration Reduction Programme (IRP) with the objective of reducing infiltration to the sewer and flow arriving at Mayfield wastewater pumping station.

“These works are targeting 2km of the sewer network in the town centre and at Mayfield where significant infiltration has been identified through CCTV surveys.”

Councillor Connolly continued: “In addition to these works, Uisce Éireann has scheduled significant improvement works at Claremorris treatment plant which will increase its capacity to treat waste water. This work will commence in Quarter 3, 2024, and are expected to be finalisation within a 12-month period.

“Uisce Éireann is examining the possibility of including an improved monitoring system at the pump station.”

He added: “I have worked extremely hard on this issue to try and bring it to the forefront with a view to getting it resolved. I am very pleased that works have commenced, with further significant works planned.

“This is excellent news for Claremorris and the surrounding areas.”