Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan
IRISH Water and Kerry County Council today marked the official opening of the Kenmare Water Treatment Plant following a €5 million upgrade to improve treatment facilities and ensure a clean, secure water supply for the local community.
Over 2,000 people in Kenmare and the surrounding areas will benefit from a safer and more reliable water supply as a result of this investment.
Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, performed the official opening at the plant in the company of Mayor of Kerry, Cllr Norma Foley, Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell and Irish Water representatives.
The completed project provides comprehensive treatment facilities, including a cryptosporidium barrier which will provide safe drinking water to the residents. This ensures that the necessary infrastructure is in place so that Kenmare’s water supply is in compliance with the requirements set out in the European Union drinking water directive.
The project also provides 24 hours reservoir storage capacity for Kenmare which enhances the security of supply.
Minister Murphy, said: “Kenmare is rightly regarded as one of Ireland’s top tourism destinations and providing a secure supply of clean, safe drinking water for local residents and visitors to the area is essential to the quality of life and development potential of the area. This investment in water infrastructure brings very significant benefits to this community now and into the future”.
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