Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan Sewerage Scheme
Wastewater Project
Uisce Éireann continues to work on upgrading the Sewerage Scheme Network in Ramelton, Milford & Rathmullan Co. Donegal.
Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Donegal County Council, is upgrading the wastewater network infrastructure in Ramelton, Milford & Rathmullan. When completed, this project will reduce the risk of sewer flooding and address non-compliant sewer overflows into the Maggy’s Burn, Fawninoughan Stream, Carn Low, Rossreagh, Glenalla, Craigmaddyroe Far, Carraleena, Crevary Lower, Mill Brook, Ramelton & Lough Swilly.
It will also improve the capacity of the sewer network allowing for current and future population growth, and supporting the social and economic development of Ramelton, Milford & Rathmullan and the surrounding area.
These works will ensure the treatment of wastewater is fully compliant with EU Urban Wastewater Treatment Directives and Wastewater Discharge License Emission Limit Values and will eliminate all non-compliant combined sewer overflows within the area.
Murphy Ireland is carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce Éireann.
Works in Milford:
| Start Date | Duration | Planned Works | Traffic Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 June 2026 | Ongoing | Snagging works | No Traffic Management |
Works in Ramelton:
| Start Date | Duration | Planned Works | Traffic Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 June 2026 | Ongoing | Snagging works | No Traffic Management |
Works in Rathmullan:
| Start Date | Duration | Planned Works | Traffic Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 June 2026 | Ongoing | PS1 – Tar to be laid | No Traffic Management |
| 02 June 2026 | Ongoing | PS2 – Snagging works | No Traffic Management |
Works in Tirroddy:
| Start Date | Duration | Planned Works | Traffic Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 June 2026 | Ongoing | Snagging works | No Traffic Management |
Works on Rising Main: Traffic Management
| Start Date | Duration | Planned Works | Traffic Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 June 2026 | Ongoing | Snagging works | No Traffic Management |
Stakeholder Engagement
Murphy Group Ireland has a full-time Community Liaison Officer, Damien, who is available to address any queries or concerns in relation to the works.
Tom Tobin (Project Manager)
E-mail: tomtobin@murphygroup.ie
Phone: +353 87 356 3420
What are the benefits of this project?
- Removal of the discharge of inadequately treated sewage into Maggie’s Burn will improve the water quality.
- Cleaner water will enhance the areas amenity value, particularly in Rathmullan which will contribute towards restoring the Blue Flag status of Rathmullan Beach.
- The new pumping stations and wastewater treatment plant which will accommodate an increase in the local population supporting future growth in each of the three towns.
What is proposed as part of this project?
- Construction of a wastewater treatment plant at Milford.
- Decommissioning of the current underperforming plant in Milford.
- Construction of a new pumping station at Milford.
- Construction of two pumping stations at Ramelton and Rathmullan.
- Construction of a local pumping station in Rathmullan to transfer network flows to the new main pumping station in Rathmullan.
- Decommissioning of two septic tanks in Rathmullan.
