The official opening today of Leixlip Water Treatment Plant is set to mark a major step in the securing supplies of drinking water to the greater Dublin area.
With production increased by 60 per cent at the Fingal County Council plant, it will supply water to the Fingal area of north Dublin, the north fringe of the city, north-east Kildare and the east of Co Meath.
Speaking at the opening today, Cllr Cathal Boland, Cathaoirleach of Fingal County Council, said that being able to meet the stringent quality requirement’s of the EU’s Drinking Water Directive is important to support the rapid growth in population in the area.
"The availability of adequate supplies of drinking water is also a major factor in securing the future of the area as a development location, attracting key industries to the region," he said.
The whole project cost €42.4 million, 85 per cent of which was funded by the EU Cohesion Fund together with 15 per cent funding by the Exchequer under the National Development Plan.
