Galway Bay fm newsroom - Work will shortly commence on a new Spiddal Sewerage Scheme to end the discharge of raw sewage into Galway Bay.
It's expected the multi-million euro project will take several years to complete.
Once operational, the new plant will ensure compliance with wastewater discharge regulations and improve water quality in Galway Bay.
Irish Water says the upgrade in infrastructure and capacity will stop the equivalent of over 600 wheelie bins of raw sewage being discharged into the bay every day.
It adds the project will protect recreational waters for swimming, surfing, fishing, boating and sightseeing, as well as protect the local marine environment.
The works will be carried out by Coffey Water Limited and are expected to get underway in the coming weeks, with a completion date of early 2024.
Irish Water says it will consult with the local community in Spiddal over the coming weeks in relation to the project.
