Green light given to Castlemagner waste water plant

Planning permission for the development of a new wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Cork’s Castlemagner has been given the green light

The application, submitted to Cork County Council in June by Uisce Éireann, was recently sanctioned by the planning authority.

The development will consist of the new WWTP, a new solar farm to provide a source of renewable energy to partly supply the plant, and a control and administration building.

Upgrades to the existing entrance and access road from the L1042 roadway and construction of paved site roadways including associated parking will also take place, alongside the installation of instrumentation, monitoring equipment and controls.

The development will see new inlet works connecting both the public and private systems; primary and secondary treatment facilities, including settlement tanks, rotating biological contactors; major discharge upgrades, including a new effluent collection chamber and pipeline to the Lisduggan North Stream; improved sludge treatment systems, and new storm-water storage tank and pumping station.

Fine Gael Cork North West TD John Paul O’Shea said the granting of permission for the development represents a major infrastructural investment that will replace the existing public and private treatment systems.

“This is a hugely positive development for Castlemagner,” said Mr O’Shea.

“The current wastewater infrastructure has long needed replacement, and this project represents a vital investment in public health, environmental protection, and the long-term sustainability of the village.

“I am delighted to see this progress and want to acknowledge the work of all those involved in bringing the project to this important stage.

“This project reflects a forward-thinking approach — modern, efficient, and environmentally responsible.”