O’Shea Welcomes Granting of Planning Permission for New Wastewater Treatment Plant in Castlemagner

Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the granting of planning permission for the development of a new Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Castlemagner — a major infrastructural investment that will replace the existing public and private treatment systems currently servicing the local agglomeration.

The newly approved development includes a wide range of modern upgrades such as:

• New inlet works connecting both the public and private systems

• Primary and secondary treatment facilities, including settlement tanks, rotating biological contactors and humus tanks

• Major discharge upgrades, including a new effluent collection chamber and pipeline to the Lisduggan North Stream

• Improved sludge treatment systems, including pumping stations, holding tanks, and drying reed beds

• A new stormwater storage tank and pumping station

• Construction of a solar infrastructure to provide renewable energy to help power the WWTP

• A new control and administration building

• Extensive ancillary works, including road upgrades, drainage improvements, fencing, landscaping, and monitoring equipment in line with Uisce Éireann standards.

Welcoming this key infrastructure for Castlemagner, Deputy O’Shea said “This is a hugely positive development for Castlemagner. The current wastewater infrastructure has long needed replacement, and this project represents a vital investment in public health, environmental protection, and the long-term sustainability of the village. I am delighted to see this progress and want to acknowledge the work of all those involved in bringing the project to this important stage.”

Deputy O’Shea added that the inclusion of a solar infrastructure demonstrates a strong commitment to reducing operational energy costs and supporting climate-friendly infrastructure.

“This project reflects a forward-thinking approach — modern, efficient, and environmentally responsible. I look forward to its advancement and to seeing the long-term benefits it will deliver for the community,” he said.