Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Westmeath County Council is progressing to the next stage of the crucial wastewater Athlone Main Drainage Scheme.
The major upgrade to the town’s wastewater collection system will facilitate sustainable growth and development.
Progressing the installation of almost 3kms of underground sewer pipes will bring the Athlone Main Drainage Scheme one step closer to the ultimate goal of reducing the risk of sewer flooding in Athlone, whilst addressing non-compliant sewer overflows to the River Shannon.
The tunnelling works which began in September in the Deerpark/Showgrounds area of Athlone are scheduled for completion in early 2024. The next phase of the project will involve the commencement of tunnelling works at Burgess Park, The Strand, and the Upper Shannon Crossing, which will begin in January. Micro-tunnelling, an innovative technique used to install larger pipelines underground, will also be utilised during this section of works to minimise disruption to the community and on the environment.
Preparation works to facilitate the underground tunnelling works is currently underway at several locations in Athlone, including the diversion of services in order to minimise the impact on the local community.
Commenting on the importance of this phase of the project, Eunan Canavan, Portfolio Manager at Uisce Éireann, said:
“We are delighted that this essential capital investment for the people of Athlone has made so much progress over the last twelve months, and we look forward to moving on to the next phase in January of next year.
Cathaoirleach of Westmeath County Council, Liam McDaniel added:
“I am delighted to see the significant progress made throughout 2023 and the commencement of the next vital phase of the project in January. The provision of adequate wastewater infrastructure, not only for our existing population but for our future growth, is vital so that we are ready to meet the opportunities of the coming years.”
Ward and Burke Construction Ltd is delivering the Athlone Main Drainage Scheme on behalf of Uisce Éireann Ltd and the scheme is expected to be completed in Q4 of 2025.
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