Multi-annual funding worth €6 billion will be provided under the National Development Plan between now and 2026 to bring the water infrastructure and treatment facilities up to world class standards.
Investment includes individual projects like building new or upgrading existing water and wastewater treatment plants or upgrading existing networks. It also includes national programmes like leakage reduction or disinfection programmes where important activities are being delivered at a large scale in a consistent and efficient way across the country.
Industries including pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical, electronics, medical device, textiles, precision are also experiencing increased demand for high quality water and will need to meet stringent EU environmental quality standards and regulations. ESG & Sustainability concerns are leading to significant investments in water efficiency and wastewater treatment, waste to energy programmes etc.
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