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Construction is due to get under way this week on a major new underground wastewater storage tank at Merlin Park, representing a significant investment in the city’s future infrastructure. 

Enabling works are due to begin in the coming weeks to prepare for the construction of the new Merlin Park Wastewater Pumping Station upgrade on Galway’s Dublin Road, which will support the development of essential new homes. The project is being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Growth and Development Programme.

University of Galway academic has been appointed Chief Scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

Corrib Beo, a local environmental organisation dedicated to heritage, education, and environmental protection in the Corrib catchment, has announced three significant developments that will enhance its mission and impact: the appointment of a project manager, the introduction of an agricultural animator role, and substantial funding support from Boston Scientific.

There were no exceedances for pesticides in the public drinking water supplies in County Westmeath in 2022, Uisce Éireann has confirmed this week.

There were no exceedances for pesticides in the public drinking water supplies in County Westmeath in 2021, Irish Water has confirmed.

Fifteen exceedance for the pesticides MCPA and glyphosate were detected in the public drinking water supplies in Louisburgh and Newport in 2019 and 2020.

An exceedance for the pesticide, MCPA, has been detected in the public drinking water supply in Louisburgh.

Great care must always be taken to protect drinking water supplies wherever pesticide use is considered necessary, particularly if using products for grassland weed control containing substances such as MCPA, Glyphosate, fluroxypyr and 2,4-D.