Phase two of Tullywhisker Castletown Water Improvement Scheme gets underway

FOLLOWING the recent completion of phase one of a major water infrastructure improvement scheme, serving customers in Strabane town and the surrounding local area, NI Water has announced the start of phase two.

Combined with the phase one work, a total of £5m has been invested in the local water infrastructure.

Phase one involved the realignment and improvement of an essential water trunk main representing an investment of £3m.

A further £2m will now be invested in additional improvements in the area.

Phase two involves laying approximately 3km of essential new mains to ensure additional resilience and security of the drinking water supply for local customers.

Anna Delargy, NI Water project manager, said: "I am delighted to announce the second phase of this Water Infrastructure Improvement Scheme is now underway.

"The new main will provide an essential water supply system for this part of County Tyrone ensuring the ongoing provision of high-quality drinking water to our customers in Strabane and the surrounding area.

“The majority of the work will take place on private lands to help reduce disruption.

"However, some work will take place in the new year on the Bearney and Carrigullin Roads."

NI Water says traffic management will be required and further details will be publicised as details are confirmed.

“I would like to thank our wider NI Water project team including contractor Farrans Glanua JV, local landowners, and the wider community for their continued support and co-operation as we progress the overall scheme," Ms Delargy said.

"We believe it will deliver a more resilient, improved water supply network and help safeguard the local drinking water supply for generations to come.”