Preparation work is underway to construct a new pumping station and pipelines as part of the Lenamore and Skeoge Wastewater Project.

Planning approval for the Lenamore Wastewater Pumping Station (WwPS) – to be constructed on lands adjacent to Heather Road was granted last year and the site will consist of a large underground tank along with above-ground kiosks and state-of-the art equipment to serve the Lenamore area and expand the wastewater network to cater for future local capacity.

A second wastewater pumping station, planned for the Skeoge area, is currently going through the planning process and is expected to commence once funding and lands have been secured.

A number of pipelines are also planned to link the two new pumping stations and connect them with the existing network which transfers to Culmore Wastewater Treatment Works.

Once complete, the two new pumping stations and associated gravity sewers and pumping mains will provide the necessary wastewater infrastructure to support a number of new housing developments planned for the northwest of the city.

An integral part of the scheme will involve the laying of approximately 3.5km of new pipelines. The majority of these will be laid off road, through private lands or along verges. However, a section of pipeline needs to go along Madam’s Bank Road to connect to the existing Culmore network. This work is planned to be undertaken during the summer months of 2025 and 2026 to minimise disruption to road users.

Maghera-based BSG is the contractor for this major project, with project management support from ARUP and Atkins.