€20.8m. investment in Mayo’s rural water infrastructure confirmed
Mayo Senator Mark Duffy has confirmed that County Mayo has been allocated €20,814,156 in funding under the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme (MARWP) 2024-2026 (second phase).
This significant investment will support critical upgrades to rural water infrastructure, ensuring improved water quality, conservation, and access for communities across the county.
The funding will support a range of projects under various measures, including source protection, water treatment improvements, leakage reduction, extensions to group water schemes (GWS), and the taking-in-charge of group water and sewerage schemes.
Key projects in Mayo include:
Source Protection (Measure A1): €140,000 allocated for raw water monitoring and sampling across multiple group water schemes, including Ballycroy, Belderrig, and Lough Mask-Creevagh GWSs.
Water Treatment Improvements (Measure A2): €600,000 for Glencorrib GWS to enhance water treatment facilities.
Water Conservation and Leakage Reduction (Measure A4): Over €9.2 million for schemes such as Callow Lake GWS (€2,890,000), Lough Carra GWS (€1,206,150), Lough Cumnel GWS (€1,360,000), and Killasser GWS (€833,000), among others, to reduce water loss and improve efficiency.
Extensions to Group Water Schemes (Measure A5): €79,050 for Fahy GWS to extend services to Deerpark (Aughagower).
Taking-in-Charge of Group Water and Sewerage Schemes (Measure A6): Over €7.5 million for schemes including Dooega, Doogort No. 2, and Emlybeg Common GWSs, ensuring long-term sustainability and management of water infrastructure.
Community Water and Wastewater Connections (Measure A7): €2,138,906 for the Carrowteigue Community Water Connection, serving Carrowteigue, Portacloy, Porturlin, and Shrataggle.
Senator Duffy commented: “This €20.8 million investment is a game-changer for rural communities in Mayo.
"It will deliver safer, more reliable water services, protect our precious water resources, and ensure that group water schemes across the county are future-proofed.
"From source protection to infrastructure upgrades and community connections, these projects will make a tangible difference to households and businesses alike.”
He added: “I am particularly pleased to see significant funding for schemes like Callow Lake, Lough Carra, and Carrowteigue, which will address long-standing needs in these communities.
"This investment reflects the government’s commitment to supporting rural Ireland, and I will continue to advocate for further resources to enhance Mayo’s infrastructure.”
The MARWP 2024-2026 is a vital initiative to strengthen rural water systems nationwide, and Mayo’s substantial allocation underscores the county’s importance in this effort.
Senator Duffy encourages local communities to engage with their group water schemes to stay informed about these transformative projects.