Energy Saving Works Underway At Galway Plant

A series of energy-saving improvements have commenced at Luimnagh Water Treatment Plant in County Galway.

High efficiency technology is being installed to save energy, reduce carbon emissions, and protect the environment. This will see an 84 tonne reduction in carbon emissions which is equivalent to taking 44 cars off the road.

Irish Water is working on the scheme in partnership with Galway County Council.

Commenting on the project, Flint Walter, Irish Water Operations Engineer, said: "As a water utility, our key remit is to provide a safe, secure water supply to homes and businesses across the country. We do this in a way that provides a safe place of work for the teams delivering the service, in a manner that protects the environment. As well as reducing carbon emissions, this €61,000 'Invest To Save' project will bring ongoing financial savings of €20,000 per year which will be reinvested in upgrading and maintaining our water infrastructure."


Michael Divilly, Galway County Council Treatment Plant Manager, added: "The Luimnagh Water Treatment Plant supplies over 40,000 people with water 365 days per year, 24 hours per day. As with any process, problems arise, and our team on the ground has to be able to resolve them. In the dark nights of winter the new lighting units will provide a safe environment for our team of operational staff to carry out their duties whenever they are needed. The upgraded heating systems will ensure that key pieces of our treatment plant will continue to function in extreme weather conditions." 

(CM/JG)