A major upgrade of wastewater infrastructure in Skibbereen, West Cork has recently commenced construction.  The new system includes the construction of five pumping stations and approximately 18km of pipework (150mm to 1200mm diameter) to meet the needs of up to 9,400 people.  A wastewater treatment plant will also be constructed as part of a separate contract.

RPS is project managing this €20M scheme with Cork County Council.  RPS have been working with the client since the schemes inception and have prepared the Preliminary Report, Detailed Design, Contract Documents, Foreshore Licence, Planning Permission and Wayleave Acquisitions.  RPS also completed the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed secondary wastewater treatment plant.  RPS are currently supervising the construction of this scheme.

Construction for the pumping stations and sewers is now underway and a comprehensive traffic management plan is being implemented by the Contractor to ensure minimal disruption to local roads during pipelaying works.

Works are expected to be substantially completed by early 2009

For more information please contact:
RPS Cork (Ballincollig) – Planning & Development
T: +353 21 487 0200