Menu
26/08/2003
Newcastle to get new sewage system
The Water Service is set to start work on two sewer schemes in Co Down worth around £180,000 aimed at alleviating flooding.
The scheme will target Newcastle which has suffered continuous flooding over the years, in part attributed to excess run-off from the adjacent mountain catchment. The last serious incident ocurred in October 2002 when homes and roads where left in ruins following flash flooding.
A DRD Water Service spokesman said: "The first section of work is due to start on September 1 and will involve the replacement of a combined sewer along a section of Tullybrannigan Road. The work is expected to last for approximately five weeks and Water Service has carefully programmed the works to minimise inconvenience to motorists and residents."
The spokesman said the new sewer scheme was re-scheduled to ensure it would not impact on the town’s busiest holiday period and is expected to last approximately 10 weeks.
"This investment highlights Water Service’s continued commitment to improving the waste water and water infrastructure in this area including such schemes as the Valley Distribution Improvement Scheme which involves the ongoing construction of a new 4.75 million litre reservoir in Newcastle," he added.
(MB)
The scheme will target Newcastle which has suffered continuous flooding over the years, in part attributed to excess run-off from the adjacent mountain catchment. The last serious incident ocurred in October 2002 when homes and roads where left in ruins following flash flooding.
A DRD Water Service spokesman said: "The first section of work is due to start on September 1 and will involve the replacement of a combined sewer along a section of Tullybrannigan Road. The work is expected to last for approximately five weeks and Water Service has carefully programmed the works to minimise inconvenience to motorists and residents."
The spokesman said the new sewer scheme was re-scheduled to ensure it would not impact on the town’s busiest holiday period and is expected to last approximately 10 weeks.
"This investment highlights Water Service’s continued commitment to improving the waste water and water infrastructure in this area including such schemes as the Valley Distribution Improvement Scheme which involves the ongoing construction of a new 4.75 million litre reservoir in Newcastle," he added.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
03 October 2023
Report Highlights Quality Of NI Drinking Water
Northern Ireland's drinking water remains at a 'high standard', according to the new Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022.
Report Highlights Quality Of NI Drinking Water
Northern Ireland's drinking water remains at a 'high standard', according to the new Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022.
23 September 2022
NI Drinking Water Quality 'Remains High'
The quality of drinking water across NI remains highs, according to the latest report from the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI).
NI Drinking Water Quality 'Remains High'
The quality of drinking water across NI remains highs, according to the latest report from the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI).
30 November 2021
NI Water Invests £15m In Sewer Network Improvements Across NI
NI Water has invested a total of £15 million on improvement works across its 75 miles of sewer network in Northern Ireland.
NI Water Invests £15m In Sewer Network Improvements Across NI
NI Water has invested a total of £15 million on improvement works across its 75 miles of sewer network in Northern Ireland.
01 July 2003
Report shows NI drinking water in the clear
Northern Ireland's drinking water has met the required standards of cleanliness according to a new report The statutory 2002 Drinking Water Quality Report indicated that 98.55% of all tests carried out on samples taken from customers’ taps complied with the regulatory standards set by the Water Quality Regulations (Northern Ireland) for 2002.
Report shows NI drinking water in the clear
Northern Ireland's drinking water has met the required standards of cleanliness according to a new report The statutory 2002 Drinking Water Quality Report indicated that 98.55% of all tests carried out on samples taken from customers’ taps complied with the regulatory standards set by the Water Quality Regulations (Northern Ireland) for 2002.
19 September 2001
Water Service moves to prevent cryptosporidium contamination
DRD Water Service has made substantial progress in implementing a series of recommendations designed to prevent a repeat outbreak of cryptosporidium in the public water supply. The measures were outlined in a recently published report into the cryptosporidium contamination that occurred at Dunore Point water supply earlier this year.
Water Service moves to prevent cryptosporidium contamination
DRD Water Service has made substantial progress in implementing a series of recommendations designed to prevent a repeat outbreak of cryptosporidium in the public water supply. The measures were outlined in a recently published report into the cryptosporidium contamination that occurred at Dunore Point water supply earlier this year.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:The day will be very windy with strong to gale force westerly winds becoming occasionally severe along the north coast. Sunny spells will be interspersed with scattered showers. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:West to northwest gale force winds, severe along the north coast, will continue overnight. Frequent showers persist, merging into longer periods of rain at times and turning wintry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.
