WIS works with Northern Ireland Water to Invest £10m to upgrade processes at wastewater treatment works in Rural Areas
Northern Ireland Water (NI Water) has announced a two-year, £10 million investment package under which WIS will carry out improvement works at a number of minor wastewater treatment facilities across rural parts of Northern Ireland.
During the Rural Wastewater Investment Programme, WIS will undertake a widespread portfolio of work to upgrade processes at wastewater treatment works, which serve villages or communities with a population of less than 300.
Launching the extensive programme of work, Trevor Haslett, NI Water's Director of Engineering Procurement said: "There are approximately 900 rural wastewater treatment facilities across Northern Ireland; many of which are basic septic tanks, and some of these date back to the early 1960's. A significant proportion of the rural infrastructure is struggling to cope with population growth, increased housing and the rising demands of 21st century living.
"NI Water's substantial investment will completely overhaul existing systems and facilitate future local development to 2018. It will also bring about environmental improvements through the installation of modern treatment processes."
Part of the Investment Programme will involve the installation of hi-tech wastewater treatment tanks known as Rotating Biological Contactors. The tanks which WIS has designed specifically for small footprint areas are fully enclosed and will be partially buried on-site to minimise their visual impact.
"NI Water is pleased to work with some of the best home-grown talent on this scheme. Local organisations are investing heavily in developing new technologies and processes to increase efficiency and improve their competitiveness in the market place."
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