Water Services
The Water Services Project Office of Sligo County Council has responsibility for project management and administration of all water services infrastructural development projects.
The projects are funded via the:
- Water Services Investment Programme.
- Rural Water Programme.
Water Services Investment Programme
Major Projects completed in recent years include the following;
Kilsellagh Water Treatment Plant
The construction of the new water treatment plant at Kilsellagh has been completed and is now fully operational. The 20 year operation and maintenance contract commenced during June 2010. It will serve Sligo City and its environs including the Rosses Point peninsula and the North Fringe area. The new plant, which includes a new 2,500m³ treated water reservoir, will have a maximum throughput capacity of 400m³/hr. The estimated Design Build project cost is €7.8M.
- New Kilsellagh Water Treatment Plant
Sligo Main Drainage Wastewater Treatment Plant (Design Build Operate(DBO) Contract)
This new Wastewater Treatment Plant (50,000 pe), Pumping Station and Sludge Hub Centre at Finisklin, Sligo was completed during 2009. The total project cost was €37m. The plant is now fully operational and the 2011 operation and maintenance costs will be approximately €1.2m.
Teesan / Lisnalurg Sewerage Scheme (Serviced Land Initiative)
This Service Land Initiative scheme involved the provision of water mains, foul and storm sewers, and a foul sewage pumping station to service the zoned catchment in the Teesan/Lisnalurg area. Construction of the scheme was completed in the third quarter of 2009 and the outturn scheme costs were €4.6m.
Enniscrone Bundled DBO Scheme
The Enniscrone (and six villages) bundled DBO scheme was completed in July 2008 at a total cost of €5.0 m. The project is now in year 3 of the 20 year O&M contract which will cost approximately €0.6 m in 2011.
Other Projects currently at various stages of planning/procurement/construction include:
Water Conservation Works
Stage 2 - Leakage Detection and Control works of the Water Conservation Project are ongoing. A detailed report on Stage 3 Mains rehabilitation for the County and Borough areas was submitted to the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (DEHLG) during 2008. The estimated cost for the entire Stage 3 works was €54 m incorporating 11 phases. Following a request from the DEHLG, a detailed works proposal for 5 phases was submitted.
Water Conservation Stage 3 – Phase 1 Works (Sligo City)
In December 2009, the DEHLG approved Phase 1 works on the Sligo and Environs Scheme. The Site Investigation Works Contract commenced in October 2010 and was completed in January 2011. The detailed design and procurement of the Mains Rehabilitation Contract are being progressed and will proceed to tender in the second quarter of 2011. The budget for Phase 1 is €4.7m.
- Water Conservation – Stage 3 Works Phase 1 (Sligo City) - Site Investigation Contract
Water Conservation Works - South Sligo Mains Rehabilitation Contract
Following submission of a Rehabilitation Works proposal for South Sligo to the DEHLG, approval was acquired to commence Stage 3 works in South Sligo. 700 m of watermains rehabilitation works have been completed in 2010 on the South Sligo water supply scheme (see photograph below of works completed by Water Services direct labour staff.) Site Investigations works were completed in the fourth quarter of 2010 for the remaining 8.6 km of rising main and distribution mains. The Tender documents have been completed and procurement of this contract will be progressed in the first quarter of 2011. It is anticipated that this contract will be completed during 2011.
- South Sligo - Stage 3 - Mains Rehabilitation Works in Monastersaden
Water Conservation Stage 3 – Phase 2 Works (Lough Talt)
This project relates to the second phase of the rehabilitation works proposal submitted to the Department for mains rehabilitation on the Lough Talt RWSS. A detailed budget was submitted to the Department for approval in December 2009 for €5.4m. The procurement phase will be advanced pending budgetary approval from the Department.
Lough Talt Regional Water Supply Scheme
The Preliminary Report which assessed demands, sources, treatment options, and storage and network improvements has been completed and submitted to the Department for approval.
The project, as outlined in the Preliminary Report, is proposed to be advanced in four phases:
- Proposed new water treatment plant (12,500m³)
- Intake works
- Network improvements
- South Sligo interconnector
The Preliminary Report cost estimate for completion of the entire scheme is €31m with the costs for Phase 1 estimated at €8.7m. In June 2010, Part 8 planning was acquired for a new Water Treatment works for Lough Talt in the townland of Gortersluin, Tubbercurry, County Sligo.Work has commenced on the preparation of a Water Abstraction Order and an Environmental Impact Statement for the upgrade of the Lough Talt Water Supply Scheme and these statutory procedures will be advanced during 2011.
Grange, Strandhill and Tubbercurry Grouped Sewerage Improvement Scheme
These three schemes involving the provision of new wastewater treatment infrastructure for the towns of Tubbercurry (5000 PE), Grange (2500 PE) and Strandhill (4500 PE) are to be advanced as a single DBO project. The upgrade of Ballinafad WwTP, funded from the Rural Water Small Schemes Programme, has also been added to this project to deliver further value for money. This DBO scheme has now been included in the new Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 in the major schemes category and it is being progressed with the knowledge and consent of the Department through all stages.
Cliffoney and Ballinacarrow Sewerage Scheme
These schemes involve the provision of new wastewater treatment infrastructure. The preliminary reports have been submitted to the Department. It is also proposed to advance statutory procedures for new Waste Water Treatment Plants in Cliffoney and Ballinacarrow during 2011 with the consent of the Department through all stages.
Ballymote and Collooney Sewerage Schemes
This project involves the review and upgrade of existing sewerage schemes in Ballymote (3000 PE) and Collooney (1400 PE). The two schemes have been bundled into one project in order to deliver the best value for money. The project has been scheduled to advance through the planning stages of the investment programme.
Sligo and Environs Sewerage Scheme (G) (Rosses Point/Cregg/Ballincar Network)
This scheme relates to the provision of pumping stations and associated pipeline infrastructure for the transfer of raw sewage effluent from the Ballincar, Cregg and Rosses point catchments to Sligo Main Drainage WwTP for treatment. Part 8 planning has been acquired for Cregg pumping station and land acquisition procedures are being progressed. Detailed design and tender documentation can be progressed subject to the necessary funding approvals.
Sligo and Environs Sewerage Scheme - Phase 2
The network collection schemes in the Sligo City area including Ballincar/Cregg/Rosses Point, Cummeen and Carraroe have been combined into the Sligo and Environs Sewerage Scheme in the new investment programme and they will be progressed subject to the necessary funding approvals. Works to be progressed subject to the necessary funding approvals include:
- Complete CCTV surveys on other parts of the Sligo city network to establish a prioritized schedule of works which can be advanced on a phased basis.
- Flow Load survey and modeling of the entire network.
A detailed design review report for the Cummeen Sewerage scheme which involves the installation of sewerage infrastructure in the Cummeen, Rathonoragh areas has been submitted to the DoEHLG. Pending formal approval from the DoEHLG and the necessary finances, the scheme can proceed to detailed design and procurement phases.
A revised Preliminary Report for the provision of foul and storm water drainage in the Carraroe area has been submitted to the DoEHLG for approval. Pending approval from the DoEHLG and the necessary funding the scheme can be advanced to the next stage.
Rural Water Programme
Small Water and Sewerage Schemes
Ballymote Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade Works
Process upgrade works were carried out at Ballymote wastewater treatment plant involving the provision of automated fine screening/new pumping station with 2 duty/standby pumps and various instrumentation such as flow measurement, Dissolved Oxygen probes, dial out alarm, etc. All works were completed during 2010.
Lough Easkey Water Treatment Plant Upgrade works
Following a detailed review of the Lough Easkey plant process, minor improvement works were completed in 2010. These included installing instrumentation, signalling, PLC and HMI in Lough Easkey and linking it back to the existing water Services SCADA system for remote monitoring. This system, together with dial out alarms system in the case of a system failure, will increase the controlling capabilities in order to achieve a higher level of process control.
North Sligo Water Treatment Plant Sludge System Upgrade works
Following a detailed review of the plant, Sligo County Council completed the detailed design of upgrading works at the Sludge System. This will involve the installation and commissioning of a Picket Fence thickener, centrifuge, polyelectrolyte dosing units and associated civil works. Procurement of an upgraded sludge system for the North Sligo water treatment plant, as well as a back-up ground water source, are currently being advanced and are expected to be completed early in 2011.
An upgrade of the telemetry monitoring system, which included the installation of remote monitoring of the 7 reservoirs and the water treatment plant on the North Sligo scheme, was completed during 2010. Also completed were upgrading works on the existing SCADA system at the water treatment plant.
Bunninadden Wastewater Treatment Works upgrading Works
This scheme involves the upgrade of the wastewater treatment works with a design capacity of 350 PE for the village of Bunninadden. Part 8 planning and land acquisition have been completed for this scheme in 2010. It is anticipated that the tender documents and procurement for the scheme will be completed in 2011.
Ballintogher Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrading Works
This project involves the upgrade of the wastewater treatment works with a design capacity of 500PE for the village of Ballintogher. A design review of the Ballintogher wastewater treatment plant has been completed. Statutory procedures, including Part 8 planning, for the scheme will be progressed during 2011.
Ballinafad Wastewater Treatment Works
This scheme involves the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant with a design capacity of 350PE in the village of Ballinafad. It is bundled with the Tubbercurry/Grange/Strandhill scheme.
Cliffoney WWTW Interim Works
Cliffoney wastewater treatment plant interim works involves a temporary plant upgrade to the existing wastewater treatment works for the village of Cliffoney. A review of the existing plant has been completed and proposals for upgrade have been reviewed. Part 8 Planning for the proposed works associated with this upgrade will be advanced in 2011 and it is anticipated that procurement of the scheme will be advanced in the third/fourth quarter of this year subject to funding.
Drumcliff WWTW Upgrade Works
This WWTW was identified in the WRBMP and Pollution Reduction Programme for Drumcliff Bay as requiring upgrade. Following a detailed review of the plant process options, Part 8 planning and procurement for the upgrade works will be advanced in 2011 subject to funding.
Aughamore Pipeline Replacement Contract
The replacement of approximately 3km of deficient watermain is currently ongoing in the Aughamore area and is anticipated to be completed the first quarter of 2011.
Group Water Schemes (GWS)
Ballintogher Stage II GWS (Gortlownan)
The Ballintogher Group Water Scheme Stage 2 (Gortlownan) was completed in 2010. The area serviced is located north east of Ballingtogher and south west of Dromahair, along the R287. It includes the townlands of Castleore, Dromore, Crossboy and Gortlownan. There were a total of 26 domestic and 13 agricultural connections on this scheme. The scheme consisted of laying approximately 3,340m of 125mm watermain, 802m of 90mm watermain, 26 services connections and 2 bulk meters. The scheme will be connected to the public water supply and this GWS scheme was part funded under the Small schemes programme.
South East and North West Group Water Scheme DBO Contract
Castlebaldwin GWS have completed the land transfer for the proposed new reservoir and it is anticipated that construction of this reservoir will commence in 2011.
Detailed proposals to reduce the risk of Cryptosporidium for both the South East and North West GWS DBO contracts have been received and reviewed and it is anticipated that works will proceed in relation to these GWS in 2011 subject to funding.
Remedial Action List Works
Sligo County Council acquired funding for Remedial Action List works in accordance with circular L5/10 and this involves the installation and commissioning of chlorine monitors, turbidity monitors and chlorine booster stations on Kilsellagh WWS, South Sligo WSS, and Lough Talt WSS. These works will be progressed in 2011.
Takeover and Upgrading of Group Schemes
The takeover of Finned/Castletown group water scheme consisted of the installation of 90 non-domestic meters and the provision of bulk meters and new valves throughout the scheme. Works commenced on this contract in January 2010 and were completed in April 2010.
Sligo County Council has been working with the Ballygawley group scheme committee in an effort to resolve the numerous outstanding issues which have to be completed in order to facilitate the takeover of this scheme. Works completed to date include installation of numerous bulk flow meters, scour and sluice valves. Sligo County Council has assisted the scheme with regard to leak detection on this scheme. Works will be progressed in 2011.
The takeover of Cooga group water scheme will consist mainly of the installation of 950m of distribution main, 32 non-domestic meters and the provision of 3 bulk meters and new valves throughout the scheme. Construction work on this scheme will be completed in 2011.
In 2011, once all outstanding issues and works have been completed on Cooga, Ballygawley and Finned/Castletown Group Scheme, Sligo County Council, in accordance with Section 95 of the Water Services Act, 2007, will take over these GWSs.
Applications have been received by Sligo County Council for the following schemes to be taken over in 2011, Lisaneena, Lugawarry/Lugnadiffa, Kilcat, Drumfad, Emlaghfad, Cannaghanally and Gleann/ Kinagreally, Coolaney Road GWSs; Ballintogher Stage II GWS and Castleconner Group Water Schemes. Works required as part of this process include the installation of valves, bulk meters, non-domestic meters, new pipelines and ancillary works. Works will be progressed on a number of these schemes subject to funding availability.