This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM
A back-up power generator is to be installed at Ballinasloe Water Treatment Plant.
Ballinasloe Councillor Alan Harney says a change-over switch has been installed and the generator can be activated in a very short space of time.
The Fine Gael councillor says he is also hoping that plans to increase capacity at the plant can be progressed next year.
Uisce Éireann bought a number of generators following Storm Éowyn for water treatment plants
Councillor Harney says this move is crucial for future-proofing the town for development:
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