Irish Water will hold a public meeting this week to set out its plans for upcoming works being carried out as part of the next phase of the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme contract.
The water company is holding a public information evening on Thursday at Mhuire Community School in Clane, County Kildare. Irish Water’s project team will be in attendance at the meeting to present project plans and answer any questions.
As part of the project the Osberstown wastewater treatment plant plant has already been upgraded to increase capacity, and to ensure that wastewater is treated to meet the requirements of European regulations.
Photo: the upgraded wastewater treatment plant at Osberstown
Once the Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage scheme Contract 2B is complete it will increase the capacity of the wastewater network and support future population and economic growth within the scheme catchment. It will also reduce the risk of flooding or storm overflows for Newbridge, Naas, Kill, Johnstown, Sallins, Clane and Prosperous.
The project involves:
- installation of over 18km of new gravity sewers and rising mains to reinforce and improve the existing wastewater sewer network
- upgrades at the Clane, Sallins and Monread wastewater pumping stations
- construction of additional storm water storage tanks
Speaking about the project, Olive Marshall from Irish Water said:
“Irish Water is committed to investing in the wastewater treatment infrastructure in Kildare to support the needs of the growing population and to safeguard the environment. The Upper Liffey Valley Sewerage Scheme (Contract 2B) will provide East Kildare and the surrounding areas with the infrastructure needed to support the building of houses, schools, attract new industry and allow companies to expand and grow. Anyone interested in receiving further information or in asking questions about this project is invited to attend the information evening.”
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