Irish Water, working in partnership with Fingal County Council, is making significant progress on the strategically important €88 million Blanchardstown Regional Drainage Scheme

Delivery of the wastewater infrastructural project located in Waterville Park in the Tolka Valley will support existing and future residential and commercial development and will safeguard the environment in Blanchardstown and surrounding areas.

The existing wastewater network was constructed in the 1970s and since then the area it serves has expanded considerably. The wastewater network in Mulhuddart and Castleknock, as well as a number of towns in Meath including Dunboyne, Clonee, Ashbourne and Ratoath are all being upgraded as part of the project.

The primary works are contained within an area of Waterville Park. The construction of the underground storm water management facility and pumping station is progressing on schedule.

Along Tolka Valley Park, the first of three kilometres of new wastewater network has been constructed using innovative tunnelling methods, ensuring that the impact on the park and its users is being kept to a minimum.

The works, which are being carried out by Ward and Burke Construction Limited on behalf of Irish Water, are scheduled for completion by 2023.

Niall Gleeson, Managing Director of Irish Water said:

“Irish Water is working to support social and economic growth in Ireland through the delivery of essential water and wastewater services. The size and scale of the task to deliver efficient wastewater services for a modern growing economy while safeguarding the environment shouldn’t be underestimated.

“We have made significant progress but there is work still to do as we continue to build world class wastewater infrastructure through our multi-billion programme of investment.”