Limerick City and County Council is welcoming the Government approval of the preliminary business case for an upgraded waste water treatment plant and associated bioresource centre for Limerick City.
Uisce Éireann has identified the plant as a priority need for upgrade to facilitate the increasing population of the city and its environs.
The project represents a major investment of over €250m in Limerick city.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, commented:
“This is another very welcome vote of confidence from central Government in Limerick’s future. This project is about unlocking Limerick’s potential in being able to support accelerated sustainable housing delivery, enabling balanced economic growth and of course protecting our beloved River Shannon for generations to come. Modern infrastructure is the foundation of a thriving modern city and this decision gives Limerick the chance to continue grow in a strategic and ambitious way. It sends a further signal that Limerick is ready to lead, invest and build for the long term.”
Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery, said:
“The approval of this project reflects years of advocacy to ensure Limerick has the essential infrastructure it needs grow and develop. An upgraded wastewater treatment plant will directly benefit communities by improving environmental standards, public health and quality of life across our city. This is about doing the right thing for our residents today while planning responsibly for future generations. I welcome this step and look forward to the project’s continued progress.”
Director General, Limerick City and County Council, Dr Pat Daly, added:
“The approval of the preliminary business case marks a significant technical and strategic milestone for Limerick City and County Council. This project will provide critical capacity, resilience and compliance within our wastewater infrastructure, along with ensuring it meets future regulatory, environmental and growth demands across Limerick city. It will enable us as a local authority to continue to progress major development priorities with confidence.”
Limerick City and County Council looks forward to the project continuing to progress through the required statutory processes over the coming months.
