What was the site selection process for the new outfall location?
A number of outfall locations were considered along the coast, both north and south of Portpatrick. Some were more suited to specific potential treatment works locations. The main considerations were (a) geology of the coastline (b) accessibility for construction plant and equipment (c) sufficient space for construction at the landward side of the construction, (d) availability of a fresh water supply to assist in drilling operations (e) length of outfall pipeline to ensure 1:50 dilution in the sea water (f) provisional cost for construction. The potential environmental impacts were also considered.
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