'Water quality issues at Lough Neagh and elsewhere were decades in the making and will take decades to fix.'
Five organisations have received funding to create potential solutions to deal with the Blue Green Algae issue that has been plaguing Lough Neagh.
Over 50 applications bidded to take part in the scheme, with five being selected to allow proofs of concept to be developed in several areas, including the use of ultrasonics, mechanical treatment and biological treatment. “However, we must remember, this alone will not solve the Blue Green Algae crisis. This initiative is only one action outlined in my 37-point Lough Neagh Report and Action Plan, which paves the way forward for improved water quality and reduced Blue Green Algae. There is a significant amount of work to do to restore the lough and enhance water quality throughout Northern Ireland. This will take both time and resources.
It is anticipated that phase one will run through to March 2025 with a potential call for a phase two applications commencing summer 2025.
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