Lenamore and Skeoge Wastewater Project

Work on the new Lenamore Wastewater Pumping Station is progressing well with the project now more than two thirds complete and currently on schedule to finish in April 2027.

Project Overview Lenamore WwPS

This £8 million investment will deliver a modern wastewater pumping station and new sewer pipelines, linking the Lenamore area to the existing network on Madams Bank Road.

Significant progress has already been made, including the completion of the pumping station shaft and the installation of most of the pipeline network, with all work on public roads and road crossings now finished.

Work currently focuses on installing pumping station equipment, completing final pipeline connections and constructing supporting infrastructure ahead of testing and commissioning.

The project is being delivered by NI Water in partnership with Maghera-based contractor BSG Civil Engineering, with project management support from ARUP.

Project Overview Skeoge Foul Sewer Extension

Construction of the Skeoge foul pumping main began in December 2025 and nearing completion. Program completion is scheduled for January 2027.

Major progress has already been completed including the installation of over 2km of foul pumping main through challenging ground conditions with all work on public road and road crossing now finished.

Works currently schedule include final connections at Templemore Leisure Complex as well as final directional drilling of pumping foul main connecting the associated pipework with the new pumping station at Lenamore.

The project is being delivered by NI Water in partnership with Maghera-based contractor BSG Civil Engineering, with project management support from Atkins Realis.

A second wastewater pumping station, planned for the Skeoge area, was granted planning permission in September. NI Water is currently finalising the acquisition of land and plans to commence construction in early 2027.

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.