Opening of New Wastewater Treatment Works

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Wednesday 10 July 2013

The Minister for Regional Development, Danny Kennedy MLA offically opened Rathlin's new wastewater treatment works (WwTW) last week.

Representing an investment of approximately £500,000, the new Rathlin Island WwTW and associated pumping station were constructed as part of Northern Ireland Water’s ‘Rural Wastewater Investment Programme’, a multi-million pound portfolio of work being carried out to upgrade wastewater facilities and deliver improved water quality right across Northern Ireland.

Welcoming the new infrastructure for Rathlin, which will support the recently completed social housing development on the Island, Danny Kennedy said: “I am delighted to be here on Rathlin Island today to officially open the new Wastewater Treatment Works. This modern new facility has been cleverly designed with two fully enclosed, highly efficient treatment units, offering flexible capabilities to cope with the fluctuating winter and summer needs of the Island, while its robust treatment processes will ensure that the treated effluent being discharged meets the latest Northern Ireland Environment Agency consent standards.

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