€33m investment in Kilkenny removes water supply from ‘at risk’ list
Uisce Éireann’s customers in Kilkenny City will welcome the recent news that their water supply has been removed from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) list of vulnerable water supplies.
A €33m investment by Uisce Éireann to upgrade the Troyswood Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and installation of a new network to allow decommissioning of the Radestown WTP, has ensured a safe and reliable water supply for homes and businesses. This investment has resulted in the supply removed from the ‘at risk’ list.
Prior to the investment, homes and businesses in Kilkenny City and surrounding areas received their drinking water supply from two separate water treatment plants at Troyswood and Radestown. As the risks were identified on the Radestown supply a decision was made to decommission that plant and deliver a major upgrade to the Troyswood Plant to cater for all customers.
Pat Duggan, Regional Drinking Water Compliance Manager at Uisce Éireann is proud of the team effort to deliver the works and have the supply removed from the EPA’s Remedial Action List (RAL).
“At Uisce Éireann we are fully committed to identifying and addressing risks to drinking water quality. Our key focus remains the protection of public health through the provision of safe, clean and secure water supplies for local communities. This critical upgrade at Troyswood ensures ongoing compliance with drinking water regulations and significantly reduces the risk of future water quality issues”.
This significant project involved the construction of a new raw water intake and pumping facility at Troyswood, upgrade of the existing water treatment plant, construction of a new 2.9km water rising main between Troyswood WTP and the Radestown Reservoirs and decommissioning of the Radestown WTP.
Diane Carroll, Infrastructure Delivery Portfolio Manager at Uisce Éireann said, “It has been a great privilege to deliver this critical project for 28,000 people across Kilkenny. With the works now complete this project ensures the continued delivery of safe, clean drinking water to homes and businesses in Kilkenny City and the surrounding area. Uisce Éireann’s €33m investment also unlocks growth and development potential in Kilkenny which will enable the local community to thrive.”
Uisce Éireann is responsible for delivering public drinking water and wastewater services for the people of Ireland. We are committed to enabling communities to thrive by continuously upgrading and developing critical infrastructure to support sustainable growth and development, providing safe drinking water, and enhancing the environment.