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Rural Water Programme

WATER SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME

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 by:

• Water Services Capital Programme
• Serviced Land Initiatives
• Rural Water Programme
• Development Levy Schemes

Sligo County Council’s policy is to ‘bundle’ suitable schemes in order to deliver best value for money bases on the principle of economies of scale. During the past ten years the construction of 25 new treatment plants and over 180Km of new pipelines were advanced under these programmes involving a total investment of €110M.

 
Aerial Photo of Sligo Waste Water Treatment Plant and Sligo City

SLIGO MAIN DRAINAGE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

This scheme involved the Design Build and Operation of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant for 50,000 population equivalent (pe), Pumping Station and Sludge Hub Centre at Finisklin, Sligo to service the existing and future needs of Sligo City and its environs. The contractor, Anglian Water International Ltd, commenced the design/build phase of the scheme in October 2006. The new treatment plant has now been commissioned and the taking Over Certificate which signifies the completion of the DB phase and formal commencement of the 20 year Operation and Maintenance contract was issued in December 2008. The outturn project cost will be approximately €37M of which the local contribution from the Council will be €9M.

 
New Wastewater Treatment Works During Construction

 
Sligo Wastewater Treatment Works

TEESAN / LISNALURG SEWERAGE

This Service Land Initiative scheme involves the construction of 2.7km of foul sewers, 1.1km of storm sewers, 3.8km of water-mains, one foul sewage pumping station and 0.8km twin rising main pipelines to service the entire zoned catchment area in Teesan, Lisnalurg. Construction of the scheme commenced in April 2008 and is currently well advanced. It is anticipated that the scheme will be completed during the second quarter of 2009. The estimated cost of the scheme is €3.7m of which the Council will be required to fund approximately €3m.

 
Pipelaying during Construction of Teesan/Lisnalurg contract

SLIGO AND ENVIRONS WATER SUPPLY SCHEME – STAGE 2

This scheme involves the Design Build and Operation of a new Water Treatment Plant at Kilsellagh to serve the existing and future needs of Sligo City and its environs including the Rosses Point peninsula and the North Fringe area. The new plant, which includes a new 2,200m³ treated water reservoir, will produce 4,540m³ of treated water per day and have a maximum throughput capacity of 400m³/hr. A contract was signed with Electrical and Pump Services Ltd., in December 2008. The contract will commence early in 2009. The contract period is 15 months, therefore the scheme is programmed for completion in the second quarter of 2010. The estimated Design Build project cost is €9.62m, which includes the marginal cost funded locally by the Council of almost €2.3m.

 
Kilsellagh Reservoir. (During Kilsellagh Dam Modification Contract)

ROSSES POINT / CREGG / BALLINCAR SEWERAGE SCHEME

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 Waste Water Treatment Works for treatment. Planning and land acquisition procedures are being progressed in parallel with detailed design and Tender Documents. In order to deliver better value for money the bundling of this scheme with Cummeen Sewerage Scheme for procurement and construction phases is currently being considered.

SLIGO SEWERAGE SCHEME (NETWORK IMPROVEMENT)

This project relates to proposed improvement works to the existing combined sewer network in Sligo City. The preliminary report highlighted 28 sections of the network which require improvement works based on network modeling and localised flooding issues. Three locations were prioritised for treatment, Pearse Road, O’Connell Street and along the railway track at Thornhill subject to funding being made available. It is also proposed to carry out CCTV surveys on other parts of the network to establish a prioritized schedule of works which will be advanced to construction stage on a phased basis. The total project cost is estimated at €5.7M.

CARRAROE SEWERAGE SCHEME – STAGE A (WILT ZONING)

This scheme involves the installation of over 4 km of new sewerage pipeline infrastructure and a new pumping station to service lands zoned as WILT in the Carraroe/Ballydrehid area. Detailed design of this element of the scheme and preparation of tender documents is ongoing at present and it is anticipated that procurement and construction phases of the project will advance subject to funding approval. The preliminary cost estimate for this scheme is €4.1M.

CARRAROE SEWERAGE SCHEME - STAGE B

A Preliminary Report was prepared in 2002 for the provision of foul and storm water drainage on a 395 hectare study area from Carraroe to Ballydrehid. The Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government recommended revision of the PR to incorporate SUDS techniques in stormwater collection and disposal. Work on the revised Preliminary Report with a reduced study area is substantially complete and a draft Preliminary Report is due for submission to SCC during 2009. The cost estimate for this stage of the project is €2.6m.

SLIGO MAIN DRAINAGE STAGE VI – CUMMEEN SEWERAGE SCHEME

This scheme involves the installation of almost 7 km of new sewerage pipeline infrastructure and a new pumping station in the Cummeen, Rathonoragh areas which will facilitate the removal of existing septic tanks and also service the future development needs of the catchment. The cost estimate for the provision of this new infrastructure is €2.3m. The purchase/takeover of existing infrastructure built by private developers will be an integral part of the project. The Design Review Report has been submitted to the Department of Environment and pending formal approval, the scheme can proceed to the procurement and construction phases which should take approximately 18 months. This is also contingent on the granting of loan approval to meet the Council’s contribution to the cost of the scheme.

ENNISCRONE SEWERAGE SCHEME

This scheme involves the Design Build and Operation of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sludge Satellite Station in Enniscrone (5000pe) and the operation of six additional Waste Water Treatment Plants (Ballysadare 4500pe, Aclare 750pe, Cloonacool 500pe, Dromore West 2500pe, Coolaney 2500pe and Easkey 450pe). The contractor, EPS Ltd., commenced works on site in June, 2007. The new treatment plant has now been commissioned and the Taking-Over Certificate which signifies the completion of the Design Build phase and the formal commencement of the 20 year O&M contract was issued in July 2008. The outturn project cost will be approximately €5m of which the local contribution from the Council will be €1.4m. The official opening of the plant was performed by Minister Michael Kitt on Monday 10th November, 2008.

 
Enniscrone Waste Water Treatment Plant. Photo by Steve Rogers

TREATMENT PLANTS (DBO PROJECT)

These three schemes involving the provision of new wastewater treatment infrastructure for the towns of Tubbercurry (5000PE), Grange(2500PE) and Strandhill(4500PE) are to be advanced as a single Design, Build, Operate (DBO) project. The upgrade of Ballinafad Waste Water Treatment Plant, funded from the Rural Water Small Schemes Programme, has also been added to this project to deliver further value for money. The tender process for this project is complete. The budget for the project is €10.8m and will take approximately eighteen months to complete. Advance works costing approximately €80,000 were carried out at the Tubbercurry Waste Water Treatment Plant during 2007.

LOUGH TALT WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

The Preliminary Report which assessed demands, sources, treatment options, storage and network improvements was been completed in 2008 and submitted to the Department of Environment, Heritage & Local Government. The project as outlined in the Preliminary Report is proposed to be advanced in four phases; water treatment plant (12,500m³); intake works; network improvements; south Sligo interconnector. The 2008 cost estimate for completion of the entire scheme is €30.7m with Phase 1 only cost estimate at €7.5m. The estimated marginal cost for phase 1 only is €2.25m. It is proposed to commence the required statutory procedures and pending formal approval of the PR and the necessary finances, to advance Phase 1 to procurement and construction phases during 2009. A preferred site location was identified in the PR and planning and land acquisition procedures are being progressed.

MULLAGHMORE WATER SUPPLY SCHEME – STAGE 2

This scheme involves the provision of additional water storage capacity (new 468 m³ reservoir) and approx. 2km of associated pipeline infrastructure in the village of Mullaghmore. The scheme budget is €0.69m and the Council’s contribution has been assessed at €90,000. Part 8 planning has been approved for the new reservoir. Construction of the rising main is completed. The new reservoir will be advanced subject to approval of necessary finances.

BALLYGAWLEY, MULLAGHMORE, BALLINACARROW AND CLIFFONEY SEWERAGE SCHEMES

These four village schemes involving the provision of new wastewater treatment infrastructure and network improvements were progressed as a single project for the preparation of preliminary reports. Ballygawley and Mullaghmore have been approved under the Capital programme while Cliffoney and Ballinacarrow are approved as Service Land Initiative Schemes. The Preliminary Report cost estimates for each scheme are as follows:- Ballinacarrow SS €3,336,723; Cliffoney SS €5,046,811; Ballygawley SS €3,592,121; Mullaghmore SS €9,468,590. Sligo County Council is currently reviewing the feasibility of Cliffoney and Ballinacarrow as Service Land Initiative’s. The Preliminary Report’s for Ballygawley and Mullaghmore will be submitted to the Department for approval.

BALLYMOTE AND COLLOONEY SEWERAGE SCHEMES

This project involves the review and upgrade of existing sewerage schemes in Ballymote (3000PE) and Collooney (1400PE). The two schemes have been bundled into one project in order to deliver the best value for money. The project is currently in the planning phase and pending Department approval of the project brief it is anticipated that the Client’s Representative will be appointed in 2009. Preliminary cost estimate for this scheme is €6m.

NORTH SLIGO REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY SCHEME – PHASE 2

This scheme involves the review and upgrade of existing water treatment facility in the townland of Ardnaglass (near Grange) and the associated water supply infrastructure in the North Sligo region. Pending Department approval of the project brief it is anticipated that the Client’s Representative will be appointed in 2009. The preliminary indicative cost for the scheme is €4m.

SLIGO AND ENVIRONS WATER SUPPLY – PHASE 3

This project involves the upsizing of the throughput capacity at the Foxes Den Water Treatment Works from 11,000m3/day to 16,500 m3/day. Reduction in Unaccounted for Water (UFW) levels achieved by the Water Conservation Project in the Sligo and Environs area has served immediate demand requirements for this scheme. Sligo County Council will monitor demand requirements for this scheme on an ongoing basis and progress the planning phase accordingly. The estimated cost of this upgrade is €4 m.

 
Foxes Den Water Treatment Works with Lough Gill

WATER CONSERVATION ALLOCATION

The County Sligo Water Conservation and Network Management Project is sub-divided into three stages;

Stage 1: Implementation of Water Management Systems: Asset data collection, mapping (GIS), bulk and district metering, pressure control, telemetry and hydraulic modelling.

Stage 2: Active Leakage Control: Location and repair of leaks.

Stage 3: Mains Rehabilitation: The leakage control strategy implemented at Stages 1 and 2 above will allow for the identification of areas with persistent high leakage.

Stages 1 and 2 are substantially complete and have already achieved a substantial reduction in water production in the Sligo County & Borough areas. A detailed report on Stage 3 mains rehabilitation for the County & Borough area has been submitted to the Department for approval. Budget Estimate for Stage 3 is €54 m in 11 phases.

DEVELOPMENT LEVY SCHEMES

Development Levy Schemes are funded from development levies charged in accordance with Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. This mechanism allows SCC to provide new infrastructure thereby facilitating development that would not be feasible otherwise. New wastewater treatment plants funded entirely from Development Levies were completed in Coolaney, Dromore West (see photos below), Carney, Gurteen and Rockfield. Upgrades in water supply infrastructure have also been carried out in Coolaney, Grange and Barnaderg. The costs associated with these works is approx 10m.

  
Dromore West Waste Water Treatment Plant

 
Coolaney Waste Water Treatment Plant

SMALL SCHEMES PROGRAMME

Upgrading works at the existing wastewater treatment plants in Riverstown, Ballymote and Geevagh have been completed as well as the installation of approximately 2 km of trunk water main to service the Calry No.2 PWS scheme from the proposed new water treatment plant at Kilsellagh. Refurbishment works on the existing water treatment plant at Ballinascarrow are also complete.

Bunninadden Wastewater Treatment Works

This scheme involves the upgrade of the wastewater treatment works in the village of Bunninadden. The proposed scheme is jointly funded under the small schemes programme and a local developer financial contribution. It will be progressed in 2009 pending formal agreement between Sligo County Council and the developer and the necessary approvals.

Ballintogher Wastewater Treatment Works upgrading

This project involves the upgrade of the wastewater treatment works in the village of Ballintogher. The proposed scheme is jointly funded under the small schemes programme and a local developer financial contribution. The scheme will be progressed in 2009 pending formal agreement between Sligo County Council and the developer and the necessary approvals.

Provision of a Public Watermain in Carrowhubbuck, Enniscrone

This scheme is located approximately 2.2 km north east of Enniscrone. The scheme will consist of the replacement of approximately 300 m of existing water main and the installation of 1300 m of new pipeline with a total of 15 service connections. The scheme will be taken off the public water supply from Lough Easkey WSS. This construction phase of this scheme will commence in 2009.

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. In order to deliver better value for money the scheme is bundled with the Tubbercurry/Grange/Strandhill Scheme. An interim plant upgrade has been put in place pending construction of the new plant. The tender price for the scheme is €0.90 m. Sligo County Council is awaiting the granting of loan approval from the Department to meet the Council’s contribution to the cost of this DBO contract. Immediately on receipt of loan approval, Sligo County Council will be in a position to sign the contract and proceed to the construction phase.

Easkey Sewer Network Improvements

The scheme involves the construction of a new pumping station and associated gravity and rising mains are to be installed along the collection network. Land acquisition procedures and the Part 8 planning process the scheme will be progressed in 2009. The cost estimate for this scheme is €250,000.

Tubbercurry Sewer Network Improvements

Following completion of the CCTV survey and the Hydraulic Model Report, improvement works have been identified on the existing sewer network in Tubbercurry, including the upgrading of defective sewers and the rehabilitation of existing manholes. It is now proposed to advance sewer upgrading works on a phased basis and tender documents for phase 1 (upgrading 730m of 525mm diameter foul sewer) are substantially complete. The initial cost estimate of these works is €325,000.

Lough Easkey Water Treatment Plant Upgrading Works

Improvement works were carried out at the water treatment plant including replacement of filter media and lamella plates in the clarifiers. The cost of the works was €150,000. A review of the plant process is ongoing to determine if further improvement works are required.

North Sligo Water Treatment Plant Upgrading Works

Filter media and the lamella plates were replaced in the North Sligo Water Treatment plant. Additional storage capacity for wastewater settlement has been provided and the installation of a new sludge holding tank is substantially complete. Further upgrading works on monitoring and control systems is also being carried out. The cost of the works is €225,000.

Ballymote Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrading

This project involved the upgrading of the existing wastewater treatment plant to provide automated fine screening and flow measurement. These works are now completed. The project cost is €160,000.

Riverstown Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrading

This project involved the upgrading of the existing wastewater treatment plant in Riverstown to provide automated fine screening and flow measurement. Works are now complete. The cost of the works was €70,000.

Geevagh Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrading

This project involved the installation of a pump sump, together with duty standby pumps, control kiosk and dial out alarm system. The total cost of the works was €15,000.

Ballinascarrow Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrading

This scheme involves the refurbishment of the existing water treatment plant at Ballinascarrow as well as the provision of new fencing and railings. The cost of the works are €70,000.

Calry Pipeline

This scheme involved the installation of approximately 2km of trunk main to service the Calry No. 2 PWS scheme from the new water treatment plant at Kilsellagh. The new pipeline is operational following completion of the Glackbaun Group Water Supply Scheme booster pumping station in 2008. The cost of the works was €200,000.

Remedial Action List works

This involved the installation and commissioning of Chlorine monitors, turbidity monitors and chlorine booster stations on Lough Easkey WSS, Lough Gill WSS, North Sligo WSS, South Sligo WSS and Lough Talt WSS. The works are substantially complete on all schemes apart for Lough Talt where work is currently ongoing. The total cost of these works is approximately €325,000.

GROUP WATER SCHEMES

Glackbaun Group Water Scheme

Located approx. 4 km north east of Sligo, townlands include Drumkilsellagh, Kilsellagh, Lisduff, Doonally and Bellawillinbeg. The scheme consists of the provision of water main of approximately 3085m of 180mm, 14,400m of water main ranging from 180mm to 63mm, the construction of a booster pumping station and the construction of a 286m³ reservoir. There are 133 no. service connections on this scheme and the contract cost of the scheme is €1.35M. Works commenced on this scheme in October 2007 and all pipelines are completed. The scheme has been operational since November 2008.

 
Site works at Keash GWS Site

Doo Group Water Scheme

This project constructs of the construction of a water supply scheme in the townlands of Cloonagashal, Doobeg, Ardrea, Knockminna and Doomore located approximately 5 km east of Ballymote. It consists of laying water mains of approximately 3500m of 100mm, 3350m of 75mm, 360m of 50mm water main, the provision of an inline booster and reserve pump inclusive of housing kiosk and 47 Domestic and 16 Agricultural connections on this scheme. Works commenced on this scheme in February 2008 and the scheme will be operational early in 2009. The contract Cost of this scheme is €355,000.

Mullaun Group Water Scheme

Mullaun is located approx. 1.5 km south west of Cloonacool village on the Masshill to Cloonacool road. The project consisted of 1030m of 50 mm water main and the provision of an inline booster and reserve pump inclusive of housing kiosk at a cost of €110,000.00. There is a total of 1 Domestic and 5 Agricultural connections on the scheme. The scheme will be supplied from the reservoir at Cloocacool, which is served by the Lough Talt Regional Water Supply. This scheme has been completed and will be operational early in 2009.

Coolaney Road Group Water Scheme

This scheme is located approximately 1.7 km to the west of Collooney Village. The scheme will consist of laying approximately 6400 m of 125 mm water main with a total of 63 service connections. The scheme will be connected to the public water supply at Collooney. This scheme is partly funded under small schemes programme. The cost for the provision of the scheme is approx €400,000. The construction phase of the scheme will commence early in 2009.

Keash Group Water Supply – Contract No. 2

This scheme is located approximately 7 km south east of Ballymote. The scheme consisted of 8,596m of 90 mm water main and 4,593 m of 125 mm water main and 125 no. service connections. The cost for the provision of the scheme is €877,000.00. The scheme is supplied from the existing source at Lough Labe. Work commenced on the scheme in June 2008. The scheme is operational since November 2008.

TAKEOVER AND UPGRADING OF GROUP WATER SCHEMES

Monasteraden GWS – Takeover

Work is completed on the takeover of the Monasteraden Group Water Scheme. This project started in June 2006 and consisted of the laying of 4400 m of pipeline, the provision of a Booster Pumping Station, 5 no. Bulk Meters and a Pressure Reducing Valve. Water Meter Boxes have also been installed on all non-domestic and agricultural connections (149 in total) by P. Clarke & Sons Ltd.

Cuilmore GWS – Takover

This project started in October 2006 and consisted of the installation of meters on all non-domestic and agricultural connections (65 in total) by P. Clarke & Sons Ltd. In order to complete work on this scheme, a total of 450 m of pipeline needs to be installed an an additional 12 no. nondomestic meters required. The cost of this scheme was €40,000.

Watermain at Kilglass, Enniscrone

Located from Burke’s Town Crossroads to Ballycummin Junction, approximately 5 km north east of Enniscrone, this scheme consists of 3,600 m of 100 mm, 350 m of 75 mm and 400 m of 50 mm water main along with 20 no. domestic connections and 6 no. agricultural connections. The source of this scheme is Fortland reservoir which is serviced by the Lough Easkey Regional Water Supply. The cost of this scheme is €270,000. All works have been completed on this scheme and the new main is operational.

Carranduff Group Water Scheme

The takeover of this scheme consisted of the installation of 13 no. water meter boxes on all non domestic and agricultural connections. All pipe lines within the scheme were found to be in good condition with no leakage and with adequate pressure to supply all the connections within the scheme. This scheme was approved for takeover at the Council meeting in February 2008.

Carns Group Water Scheme (Aclare)

No leaks were found on the network and the pipeline is in good condition. 8 no. non-domestic agricultural connections had water meter boxes installed. This scheme was approved for takeover at the Council meeting in February 2008.

Carrowlobaun Group Water Scheme

No leaks were found on the network and the pipeline is in good condition. 8 no. non-domestic agricultural connections had water meter boxes installed. This scheme was approved for takeover at the Council meeting held in February 2008.

Drinaghan, Knockarea

All pipelines within this scheme are in good working order and the takeover of this scheme consisted of the installation of 1 no. nondomestic water meter box and the repositioning of 1 no. stop-cock for access purposes. This scheme was formally taken over in February 2008 by Sligo County Council.

Oldrock, Ballymote

All pipelines were found to be in good condition with adequate pressure supplying all connections. This scheme was formally taken over in February 2008 by Sligo County Council.

Carrentubber Group Water Scheme, Tubbercurry – Takeover

Located approximately 1.5 km north east of Tubbercurry, the takeover of this scheme will consist of the installation of 2,000 m of new 3 inch distribution main, 5 no. non-domestic meters and new valves throughout the scheme. Construction on this scheme is at an advanced stage and is scheduled for completion in April 2009.

Carrowcushcly Group Water Scheme – Takeover

Located approximately 4 km north of Ballymote, the takeover of this scheme will consist of the installation of 1,000 m of new 3 inch distribution main, 35 no. non-domestic meters and new valves throughout the scheme. Construction on this scheme is ongoing and is scheduled for completion in June 2009.

Lissaneena Group Water Scheme – Takeover

Located approximately 3.5 km south west of Collooney, the takeover of this scheme will consist of the replacement of 1,600 m of new 3 & 4 inch distribution main, 17 no. non-domestic meters and new valves throughout the scheme. Meter boxes installation is completed and the pipelines will be completed in 2009.

DESIGN BUILD OPERATE BUNDLE PROJECTS

The final account for the North West Design Build Operate (DBO) bundle was agreed and it has been formally submitted to the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government.

Taking over certificates have issued for all schemes.

Sligo County Council has prepared reports and acquired funding for the provision of crypto prevention equipment on the remaining 9 schemes which includes the South East and the North West bundles.

GROUP WATER CRITICAL MAINS REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION OF METERS

All schemes have reached substantial completion. There are outstanding snags remaining on all 12 schemes. The final account has been submitted by contractor and the account will be completed in 2009.