High quality water supply for Kilmaine as Lough Mask regional water supply is extended

Kilmaine is to see an improvement in water quality in the area with the announcement this week that the Lough Mask regional water supply scheme is to be extended to the village. This will be funded as part of the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 to 2013 and it will allow for the construction of a water main from Ballinrobe to Kilmaine at a cost of €2.025 million. The funding will be awarded by the Minister for the Environment, Community, and Local Government Phil Hogan to allow Mayo County Council to advance the scheme to construction as soon as possible.

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny has welcomed the announcement. He said: “The extension of the Lough Mask regional water supply scheme to Kilmaine represents a welcome investment that will support economic growth in the area as well as improve water quality in the locality. I understand the construction of the water main and associated reservoir will cost €1.475 million and a further €0.55 million will be spent on water main rehabilitation in the Kilmaine area. The Lough Mask regional water supply scheme is a vital asset for the water supply in County Mayo and its further development is strongly welcomed.”

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