Public consultation is now underway on the Draft Galway Wastewater Strategy.
Uisce Éireann has launched the eight-week public consultation.
The Draft Strategy reviewed the existing wastewater and network infrastructure across Galway City and suburbs as well as Moycullen and Athenry.
Galway’s population is projected to increase by approximately 40% between 2022 and 2040.
This level of growth places increasing pressure on existing wastewater infrastructure to meet the demand for new serviced land to support housing, commercial development, and industry.
There are four wastewater treatment plants within the study area located at Mutton Island, Athenry, Claregalway and Moycullen.
The Draft Strategy envisages the development of a Regional Galway East Wastewater Treatment Plant, designed to allow for phased expansion.
The consultation documents can be viewed and downloaded at water.ie/GWS and a webinar will be held.
Submissions can be made until midnight Thursday, 23 July online or by post or email.
