Sorensen to provide WWTP at Youghal, Co Cork

Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd with their JV partners EPS have recently signed a contract with Irish Water for the construction of a new Waste Water Treatment Plant at Youghal, Co Cork.

Olaf Sorensen, Managing Director Sorensen, Mark Murray, Irish Water, Jim Palmer Director EPS. David Keane, County Engineer, Cork Co Co. Cllr. John Paul O’Shea, Mayor, Cork Co Co

The contract involves the design and construction of a 16,000 population equivalent wastewater treatment plant for Youghal, located at the Front Strand beach area. Construction of the new wastewater treatment plant will commence shortly and has an ambitious construction programme of 24 months.

EPS/Sorensen are fully focused on delivering this project successfully on behalf of Irish Water and the community in Youghal. The investment in a new wastewater treatment plant is part of an overall investment in wastewater infrastructure of approximately €22.8m. This is a significant investment and commitment by Irish Water and EPS/Sorensen are looking forward to working with all stakeholders, including the community in Youghal, in the delivery of the project.

Sorensen are currently carrying out seven such plants in Waterford and one in Carrigtohill, Co Cork for Irish Water.