Ballykelly WwTW

Works included:

• Two Integrated Constructed Wetlands of a surface area of 16010 m2 with a covering of suitably selected vegetation providing a finish polish to the final effluent before it discharges to the local watercourse and has created a new thriving biodiversity area for variety of plant and animal habitats.
• Solar farm that powers the WwTW in the summer months and supplements the NIE supply in the winter months. Live connection from the grid which will utilise any surplus generated electricity by storing in a 134KWp battery system for ongoing use.
• Demolition and decommissioning of the existing WwTW provided the materials for extensive groundworks to provide an area for the Solar Farm.
• Reuse of existing NI Water processes and assets to form part of the new installations

The purpose and drivers for this project included, providing a natural sustainable solution to wastewater treatment, maximising the use of renewable energy in line with the clients long term strategy to reduce energy use and its carbon footprint.

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