Uisce Éireann Secures Galway's Water Supply

Uisce Éireann has relocated the River Corrib's raw water intake infrastructure with a €14 million investment, securing plenty of water supply for Galway City for many years.

The investment, clearly visible as one passes over the Quincentennial Bridge, guarantees a reliable and safe drinking water supply, significantly reducing the risk of disruptions to Galway City and surrounding areas in the county.

John McElwaine, Uisce Éireann’s Programme Manager, said: "The newly delivered intake and watermain transfer project will mean that, even during low water levels in the River Corrib, a more secure water supply can be provided from Terryland Water Treatment Plant to Galway City and surrounding areas.


"We at Uisce Éireann are very proud to have delivered this important project, just south of the Quincentennial Bridge, for the people of Galway. The project will secure water supply to the city benefitting current and future generations."

The project, which was completed by Coffey Construction Limited on behalf of Uisce Éireann, will ensure that water supply can be maintained to the city during prolonged dry periods. Meanwhile, screening, provided as part of the new intake infrastructure, will improve and protect the raw water quality entering the plant and prevent the fish population of the River Corrib from entering the plant.