Manx Utilities is set to construct a new 0.75 million litre potable water service reservoir and pump station near Ballamenagh Road in Jurby.
This £2.9 million project aims to enhance the water supply for existing customers and facilitate future expansion in Jurby.
The service reservoir, a partially buried tank measuring 22.5m x 15.5m x 6m deep is one of many such structures across the network supplying treated water to island residents.
New Reservoir & Pump Station
The benefits of the new infrastructure includes:
- Improved Water Supply: Ensuring a reliable and high-quality water supply for current and future residents.
- Supporting Growth: Enabling new developments and community expansion.
- Fire Safety: Meeting the essential fire-fighting needs of the IOM Fire & Rescue Service in the extended area.
Upgrades For Jurby
John Wannenburgh MHK, Chair of Manx Utilities, expressed his gratitude: “I would like to thank the Jurby Commissioners for their invaluable support in advancing this crucial project for the North.
“This new reservoir is vital for the expansion of Jurby and will secure water supplies for years to come.”
The project will be led by the Principal Contractor, Paul Carey & Sons, with construction set to begin on June 9 and expected to be completed within 12 months.
The location has been carefully chosen to minimise disruption to local residents, and once finished, the reservoir will blend “seamlessly” into the landscape, covered with translocated grass and seed.
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